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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,941.12, 304,801.76 and 149,295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,941.12, 304,801.76 and 149,295.04 is: 205,961.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,941.12 : 304,801.76 = 149,295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,941.12/304,801.76 = 149,295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,941.12x = 304,801.76 × 149,295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,941.12x = 45,505,390,951.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,505,390,951.27/220,941.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,961.62

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