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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,997.51, 323,113.40 and 148,108.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,997.51, 323,113.40 and 148,108.01 is: 204,513.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,997.51 : 323,113.40 = 148,108.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,997.51/323,113.40 = 148,108.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,997.51x = 323,113.40 × 148,108.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,997.51x = 47,855,683,856.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,855,683,856.39/233,997.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,513.65

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