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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,998.60, 308,997.90 and 146,512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,998.60, 308,997.90 and 146,512.20 is: 219,768.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,998.60 : 308,997.90 = 146,512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,998.60/308,997.90 = 146,512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,998.60x = 308,997.90 × 146,512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,998.60x = 45,271,962,124.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,271,962,124.38/205,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,768.30

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