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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,050.60, 306,075.90 and 148,754.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,050.60, 306,075.90 and 148,754.60 is: 223,131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,050.60 : 306,075.90 = 148,754.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,050.60/306,075.90 = 148,754.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,050.60x = 306,075.90 × 148,754.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,050.60x = 45,530,198,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,530,198,074.14/204,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,131.90

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