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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,042.60, 306,063.90 and 148,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,042.60, 306,063.90 and 148,055.40 is: 222,083.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,042.60 : 306,063.90 = 148,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,042.60/306,063.90 = 148,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,042.60x = 306,063.90 × 148,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,042.60x = 45,314,413,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,314,413,140.06/204,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,083.10

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