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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,838.60, 310,979.40 and 148,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,838.60, 310,979.40 and 148,005.40 is: 221,453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,838.60 : 310,979.40 = 148,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,838.60/310,979.40 = 148,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,838.60x = 310,979.40 × 148,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,838.60x = 46,026,630,488.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,026,630,488.76/207,838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,453.72

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