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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,281.40, 306,422.10 and 148,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,281.40, 306,422.10 and 148,002.60 is: 222,003.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,281.40 : 306,422.10 = 148,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,281.40/306,422.10 = 148,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,281.40x = 306,422.10 × 148,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,281.40x = 45,351,267,497.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,351,267,497.46/204,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,003.90

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