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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,006.60, 306,009.90 and 148,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,006.60, 306,009.90 and 148,019.40 is: 222,029.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,006.60 : 306,009.90 = 148,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,006.60/306,009.90 = 148,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,006.60x = 306,009.90 × 148,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,006.60x = 45,295,401,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,295,401,792.06/204,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,029.10

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