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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,211.05, 308,283.63 and 148,459.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,211.05, 308,283.63 and 148,459.99 is: 223,027.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,211.05 : 308,283.63 = 148,459.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,211.05/308,283.63 = 148,459.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,211.05x = 308,283.63 × 148,459.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,211.05x = 45,767,784,626.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,767,784,626.96/205,211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,027.88

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