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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,663.88, 312,890.58 and 148,658.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,663.88, 312,890.58 and 148,658.09 is: 222,912.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,663.88 : 312,890.58 = 148,658.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,663.88/312,890.58 = 148,658.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,663.88x = 312,890.58 × 148,658.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,663.88x = 46,513,714,437.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,513,714,437.34/208,663.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,912.16

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