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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,905.40, 305,858.10 and 147,626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,905.40, 305,858.10 and 147,626.60 is: 221,439.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,905.40 : 305,858.10 = 147,626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,905.40/305,858.10 = 147,626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,905.40x = 305,858.10 × 147,626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,905.40x = 45,152,791,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,152,791,385.46/203,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,439.90

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