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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,127.49, 304,025.40 and 148,384.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,127.49, 304,025.40 and 148,384.17 is: 204,938.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,127.49 : 304,025.40 = 148,384.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,127.49/304,025.40 = 148,384.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,127.49x = 304,025.40 × 148,384.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,127.49x = 45,112,556,637.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,112,556,637.92/220,127.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,938.31

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