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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,512, 324,868.20 and 148,158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,512, 324,868.20 and 148,158.19 is: 204,371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,512 : 324,868.20 = 148,158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,512/324,868.20 = 148,158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,512x = 324,868.20 × 148,158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,512x = 48,131,882,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,131,882,876.22/235,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,371.25

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