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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,161.46, 303,915.81 and 148,638.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,161.46, 303,915.81 and 148,638.35 is: 205,183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,161.46 : 303,915.81 = 148,638.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,161.46/303,915.81 = 148,638.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,161.46x = 303,915.81 × 148,638.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,161.46x = 45,173,544,537.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,173,544,537.31/220,161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,183.71

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