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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,659.82, 306,615.68 and 148,360.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,659.82, 306,615.68 and 148,360.29 is: 222,269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,659.82 : 306,615.68 = 148,360.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,659.82/306,615.68 = 148,360.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,659.82x = 306,615.68 × 148,360.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,659.82x = 45,489,590,461.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,489,590,461.55/204,659.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,269.28

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