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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,541.40, 308,312.10 and 149,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,541.40, 308,312.10 and 149,116.80 is: 223,675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,541.40 : 308,312.10 = 149,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,541.40/308,312.10 = 149,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,541.40x = 308,312.10 × 149,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,541.40x = 45,974,513,753.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,974,513,753.28/205,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,675.20

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