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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,534.46, 323,692.29 and 148,501.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,534.46, 323,692.29 and 148,501.44 is: 204,953.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,534.46 : 323,692.29 = 148,501.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,534.46/323,692.29 = 148,501.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,534.46x = 323,692.29 × 148,501.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,534.46x = 48,068,769,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,068,769,563.44/234,534.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,953.98

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