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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,541.03, 324,908.11 and 148,187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,541.03, 324,908.11 and 148,187.18 is: 204,411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,541.03 : 324,908.11 = 148,187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,541.03/324,908.11 = 148,187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,541.03x = 324,908.11 × 148,187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,541.03x = 48,147,217,577.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,147,217,577.53/235,541.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,411.17

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