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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,659.32, 306,614.92 and 148,359.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,659.32, 306,614.92 and 148,359.79 is: 222,268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,659.32 : 306,614.92 = 148,359.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,659.32/306,614.92 = 148,359.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,659.32x = 306,614.92 × 148,359.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,659.32x = 45,489,325,142.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,489,325,142.07/204,659.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,268.52

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