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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,439.18, 322,051.59 and 148,540.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,439.18, 322,051.59 and 148,540.38 is: 204,925.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,439.18 : 322,051.59 = 148,540.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,439.18/322,051.59 = 148,540.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,439.18x = 322,051.59 × 148,540.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,439.18x = 47,837,665,558.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,837,665,558.20/233,439.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,925.61

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