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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,099.80, 303,149.70 and 148,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,099.80, 303,149.70 and 148,955.70 is: 223,433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,099.80 : 303,149.70 = 148,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,099.80/303,149.70 = 148,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,099.80x = 303,149.70 × 148,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,099.80x = 45,155,875,768.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,155,875,768.29/202,099.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,433.55

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