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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,062.60, 307,593.90 and 149,075.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,062.60, 307,593.90 and 149,075.40 is: 223,613.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,062.60 : 307,593.90 = 149,075.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,062.60/307,593.90 = 149,075.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,062.60x = 307,593.90 × 149,075.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,062.60x = 45,854,683,680.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,854,683,680.06/205,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,613.10

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