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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,886.60, 307,329.90 and 148,899.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,886.60, 307,329.90 and 148,899.40 is: 223,349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,886.60 : 307,329.90 = 148,899.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,886.60/307,329.90 = 148,899.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,886.60x = 307,329.90 × 148,899.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,886.60x = 45,761,237,712.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,761,237,712.06/204,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,349.10

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