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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,897.82, 321,347.66 and 148,139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,897.82, 321,347.66 and 148,139.42 is: 204,399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,897.82 : 321,347.66 = 148,139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,897.82/321,347.66 = 148,139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,897.82x = 321,347.66 × 148,139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,897.82x = 47,604,255,970.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,604,255,970.76/232,897.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,399.75

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