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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,359.40, 308,039.10 and 148,934.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,359.40, 308,039.10 and 148,934.80 is: 223,402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,359.40 : 308,039.10 = 148,934.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,359.40/308,039.10 = 148,934.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,359.40x = 308,039.10 × 148,934.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,359.40x = 45,877,741,750.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,877,741,750.68/205,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,402.20

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