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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,869.20, 302,803.80 and 148,992.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201,869.20, 302,803.80 and 148,992.40 is: 223,488.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201,869.20 : 302,803.80 = 148,992.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201,869.20/302,803.80 = 148,992.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201,869.20x = 302,803.80 × 148,992.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201,869.20x = 45,115,464,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,115,464,891.12/201,869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,488.60

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