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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,047.60, 306,071.40 and 148,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,047.60, 306,071.40 and 148,060.40 is: 222,090.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,047.60 : 306,071.40 = 148,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,047.60/306,071.40 = 148,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,047.60x = 306,071.40 × 148,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,047.60x = 45,317,053,912.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,317,053,912.56/204,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,090.60

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