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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,512.67, 304,400.63 and 148,989.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,512.67, 304,400.63 and 148,989.60 is: 205,668.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,512.67 : 304,400.63 = 148,989.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,512.67/304,400.63 = 148,989.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,512.67x = 304,400.63 × 148,989.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,512.67x = 45,352,528,475.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,352,528,475.92/220,512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,668.59

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