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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,548.95, 323,558.41 and 148,362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,548.95, 323,558.41 and 148,362.73 is: 204,665.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,548.95 : 323,558.41 = 148,362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,548.95/323,558.41 = 148,362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,548.95x = 323,558.41 × 148,362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,548.95x = 48,004,009,022.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,004,009,022.06/234,548.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,665.21

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