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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,089.26, 317,561.92 and 148,394.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,089.26, 317,561.92 and 148,394.53 is: 204,809.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,089.26 : 317,561.92 = 148,394.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,089.26/317,561.92 = 148,394.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,089.26x = 317,561.92 × 148,394.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,089.26x = 47,124,451,890.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,124,451,890.26/230,089.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,809.44

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