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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,298.40, 307,947.60 and 148,873.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,298.40, 307,947.60 and 148,873.80 is: 223,310.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,298.40 : 307,947.60 = 148,873.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,298.40/307,947.60 = 148,873.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,298.40x = 307,947.60 × 148,873.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,298.40x = 45,845,329,412.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,845,329,412.88/205,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,310.70

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