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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,991.95, 299,249.06 and 148,888.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,991.95, 299,249.06 and 148,888.77 is: 205,329.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,991.95 : 299,249.06 = 148,888.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,991.95/299,249.06 = 148,888.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,991.95x = 299,249.06 × 148,888.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,991.95x = 44,554,823,722.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,554,823,722.61/216,991.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,329.39

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