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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,905.10, 316,664.85 and 148,850.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,905.10, 316,664.85 and 148,850.70 is: 223,492.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,905.10 : 316,664.85 = 148,850.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,905.10/316,664.85 = 148,850.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,905.10x = 316,664.85 × 148,850.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,905.10x = 47,135,784,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,135,784,587.90/210,905.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,492.86

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