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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,441.68, 306,014.52 and 148,091.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,441.68, 306,014.52 and 148,091.60 is: 221,668.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,441.68 : 306,014.52 = 148,091.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,441.68/306,014.52 = 148,091.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,441.68x = 306,014.52 × 148,091.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,441.68x = 45,318,179,890.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,318,179,890.03/204,441.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,668.01

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