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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,010.10, 307,515.15 and 149,022.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,010.10, 307,515.15 and 149,022.90 is: 223,534.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,010.10 : 307,515.15 = 149,022.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,010.10/307,515.15 = 149,022.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,010.10x = 307,515.15 × 149,022.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,010.10x = 45,826,799,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,826,799,446.94/205,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,534.35

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