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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,114.48, 321,748.92 and 148,214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,114.48, 321,748.92 and 148,214.96 is: 204,569.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,114.48 : 321,748.92 = 148,214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,114.48/321,748.92 = 148,214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,114.48x = 321,748.92 × 148,214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,114.48x = 47,688,003,307.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,688,003,307.84/233,114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,569.03

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