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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,055.60, 307,583.40 and 149,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,055.60, 307,583.40 and 149,068.40 is: 223,602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,055.60 : 307,583.40 = 149,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,055.60/307,583.40 = 149,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,055.60x = 307,583.40 × 149,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,055.60x = 45,850,965,304.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,850,965,304.56/205,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,602.60

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