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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,340.44, 304,162.83 and 148,817.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,340.44, 304,162.83 and 148,817.33 is: 205,430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,340.44 : 304,162.83 = 148,817.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,340.44/304,162.83 = 148,817.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,340.44x = 304,162.83 × 148,817.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,340.44x = 45,264,698,725.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,264,698,725.03/220,340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,430.74

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