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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,822.10, 307,233.15 and 148,834.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,822.10, 307,233.15 and 148,834.90 is: 223,252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,822.10 : 307,233.15 = 148,834.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,822.10/307,233.15 = 148,834.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,822.10x = 307,233.15 × 148,834.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,822.10x = 45,727,015,156.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,727,015,156.94/204,822.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,252.35

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