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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,893.82, 321,342.15 and 148,135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,893.82, 321,342.15 and 148,135.42 is: 204,394.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,893.82 : 321,342.15 = 148,135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,893.82/321,342.15 = 148,135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,893.82x = 321,342.15 × 148,135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,893.82x = 47,602,154,353.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,602,154,353.95/232,893.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,394.24

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