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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,279.72, 323,174 and 148,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,279.72, 323,174 and 148,212 is: 204,449.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,279.72 : 323,174 = 148,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,279.72/323,174 = 148,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,279.72x = 323,174 × 148,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,279.72x = 47,898,264,888
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,898,264,888/234,279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,449.04

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