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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,339.68, 304,161.78 and 148,816.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,339.68, 304,161.78 and 148,816.58 is: 205,429.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,339.68 : 304,161.78 = 148,816.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,339.68/304,161.78 = 148,816.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,339.68x = 304,161.78 × 148,816.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,339.68x = 45,264,317,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,264,317,184.78/220,339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,429.71

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