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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,494.16, 324,843.17 and 148,139.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,494.16, 324,843.17 and 148,139.99 is: 204,345.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,494.16 : 324,843.17 = 148,139.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,494.16/324,843.17 = 148,139.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,494.16x = 324,843.17 × 148,139.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,494.16x = 48,122,261,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,122,261,590.45/235,494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,345.89

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