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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,514.86, 324,872.14 and 148,161.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,514.86, 324,872.14 and 148,161.05 is: 204,375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,514.86 : 324,872.14 = 148,161.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,514.86/324,872.14 = 148,161.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,514.86x = 324,872.14 × 148,161.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,514.86x = 48,133,397,378.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,133,397,378.15/235,514.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,375.20

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