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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,989.60, 308,984.40 and 146,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,989.60, 308,984.40 and 146,503.20 is: 219,754.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,989.60 : 308,984.40 = 146,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,989.60/308,984.40 = 146,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,989.60x = 308,984.40 × 146,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,989.60x = 45,267,203,350.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,267,203,350.08/205,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,754.80

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