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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,944.12, 304,805.88 and 149,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,944.12, 304,805.88 and 149,298 is: 205,965.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,944.12 : 304,805.88 = 149,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,944.12/304,805.88 = 149,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,944.12x = 304,805.88 × 149,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,944.12x = 45,506,908,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,506,908,272.24/220,944.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,965.69

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