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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,982.96, 349,252.92 and 148,505.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,982.96, 349,252.92 and 148,505.96 is: 222,617.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,982.96 : 349,252.92 = 148,505.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,982.96/349,252.92 = 148,505.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,982.96x = 349,252.92 × 148,505.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,982.96x = 51,866,141,040.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,866,141,040.54/232,982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,617.75

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