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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,608.20, 305,153.10 and 148,139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,608.20, 305,153.10 and 148,139.40 is: 222,020.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,608.20 : 305,153.10 = 148,139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,608.20/305,153.10 = 148,139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,608.20x = 305,153.10 × 148,139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,608.20x = 45,205,197,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,205,197,142.14/203,608.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,020.51

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