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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,305.40, 307,958.10 and 148,880.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,305.40, 307,958.10 and 148,880.80 is: 223,321.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,305.40 : 307,958.10 = 148,880.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,305.40/307,958.10 = 148,880.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,305.40x = 307,958.10 × 148,880.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,305.40x = 45,849,048,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,849,048,294.48/205,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,321.20

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