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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,267.70, 323,157.45 and 148,199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,267.70, 323,157.45 and 148,199.98 is: 204,432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,267.70 : 323,157.45 = 148,199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,267.70/323,157.45 = 148,199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,267.70x = 323,157.45 × 148,199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,267.70x = 47,891,927,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,891,927,626.85/234,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,432.48

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