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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,043.10, 306,064.65 and 148,747.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,043.10, 306,064.65 and 148,747.10 is: 223,120.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,043.10 : 306,064.65 = 148,747.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,043.10/306,064.65 = 148,747.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,043.10x = 306,064.65 × 148,747.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,043.10x = 45,526,229,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,526,229,100.02/204,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,120.65

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