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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,176.80, 324,414.72 and 148,977.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,176.80, 324,414.72 and 148,977.92 is: 205,507.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,176.80 : 324,414.72 = 148,977.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,176.80/324,414.72 = 148,977.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,176.80x = 324,414.72 × 148,977.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,176.80x = 48,330,630,202.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,330,630,202.98/235,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,507.64

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