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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,313.40, 307,970.10 and 148,888.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,313.40, 307,970.10 and 148,888.80 is: 223,333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,313.40 : 307,970.10 = 148,888.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,313.40/307,970.10 = 148,888.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,313.40x = 307,970.10 × 148,888.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,313.40x = 45,853,298,624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,853,298,624.88/205,313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,333.20

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