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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,158.23, 303,714.04 and 148,561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,158.23, 303,714.04 and 148,561.32 is: 204,944.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,158.23 : 303,714.04 = 148,561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,158.23/303,714.04 = 148,561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,158.23x = 303,714.04 × 148,561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,158.23x = 45,120,157,942.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,120,157,942.13/220,158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,944.23

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