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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,513.50, 324,870.27 and 148,159.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,513.50, 324,870.27 and 148,159.69 is: 204,373.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,513.50 : 324,870.27 = 148,159.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,513.50/324,870.27 = 148,159.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,513.50x = 324,870.27 × 148,159.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,513.50x = 48,132,678,493.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,132,678,493.42/235,513.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,373.33

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