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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,950.60, 304,425.90 and 146,963.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,950.60, 304,425.90 and 146,963.40 is: 220,445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,950.60 : 304,425.90 = 146,963.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,950.60/304,425.90 = 146,963.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,950.60x = 304,425.90 × 146,963.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,950.60x = 44,739,465,312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,739,465,312.06/202,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,445.10

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