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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,863.20, 302,794.80 and 148,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,863.20, 302,794.80 and 148,986.40 is: 223,479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,863.20 : 302,794.80 = 148,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,863.20/302,794.80 = 148,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,863.20x = 302,794.80 × 148,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,863.20x = 45,112,307,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,112,307,190.72/201,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,479.60

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