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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,165.67, 324,404.23 and 148,972.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,165.67, 324,404.23 and 148,972.58 is: 205,503.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,165.67 : 324,404.23 = 148,972.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,165.67/324,404.23 = 148,972.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,165.67x = 324,404.23 × 148,972.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,165.67x = 48,327,335,106.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,327,335,106.01/235,165.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,503.36

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