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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,076.40, 306,114.60 and 147,797.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,076.40, 306,114.60 and 147,797.60 is: 221,696.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,076.40 : 306,114.60 = 147,797.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,076.40/306,114.60 = 147,797.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,076.40x = 306,114.60 × 147,797.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,076.40x = 45,243,003,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,243,003,204.96/204,076.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,696.40

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