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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,908.40, 305,862.60 and 147,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,908.40, 305,862.60 and 147,629.60 is: 221,444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,908.40 : 305,862.60 = 147,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,908.40/305,862.60 = 147,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,908.40x = 305,862.60 × 147,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,908.40x = 45,154,373,292.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,154,373,292.96/203,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,444.40

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