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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,074.62, 298,314.39 and 148,203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,074.62, 298,314.39 and 148,203.10 is: 204,610.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,074.62 : 298,314.39 = 148,203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,074.62/298,314.39 = 148,203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,074.62x = 298,314.39 × 148,203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,074.62x = 44,211,117,372.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,211,117,372.61/216,074.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,610.41

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