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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,232.02, 298,379.04 and 148,307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,232.02, 298,379.04 and 148,307.04 is: 204,649.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,232.02 : 298,379.04 = 148,307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,232.02/298,379.04 = 148,307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,232.02x = 298,379.04 × 148,307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,232.02x = 44,251,712,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,251,712,220.44/216,232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,649.21

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