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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,327.53, 316,621.88 and 148,984.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,327.53, 316,621.88 and 148,984.03 is: 205,695.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,327.53 : 316,621.88 = 148,984.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,327.53/316,621.88 = 148,984.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,327.53x = 316,621.88 × 148,984.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,327.53x = 47,171,603,668.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,171,603,668.58/229,327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,695.34

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