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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,129.40, 307,694.10 and 149,142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,129.40, 307,694.10 and 149,142.20 is: 223,713.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,129.40 : 307,694.10 = 149,142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,129.40/307,694.10 = 149,142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,129.40x = 307,694.10 × 149,142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,129.40x = 45,890,175,001.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,890,175,001.02/205,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,713.30

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