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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,439.32, 323,407.31 and 148,253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,439.32, 323,407.31 and 148,253.07 is: 204,514.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,439.32 : 323,407.31 = 148,253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,439.32/323,407.31 = 148,253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,439.32x = 323,407.31 × 148,253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,439.32x = 47,946,125,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,946,125,826.68/234,439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,514.01

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