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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,317.40, 307,976.10 and 148,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,317.40, 307,976.10 and 148,892.80 is: 223,339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,317.40 : 307,976.10 = 148,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,317.40/307,976.10 = 148,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,317.40x = 307,976.10 × 148,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,317.40x = 45,855,423,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,855,423,862.08/205,317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,339.20

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