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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,037.60, 306,056.40 and 148,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,037.60, 306,056.40 and 148,741.60 is: 223,112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,037.60 : 306,056.40 = 148,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,037.60/306,056.40 = 148,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,037.60x = 306,056.40 × 148,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,037.60x = 45,523,318,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,523,318,626.24/204,037.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,112.40

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