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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,550.70, 324,921.59 and 148,196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,550.70, 324,921.59 and 148,196.92 is: 204,424.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,550.70 : 324,921.59 = 148,196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,550.70/324,921.59 = 148,196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,550.70x = 324,921.59 × 148,196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,550.70x = 48,152,378,879.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,152,378,879.50/235,550.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,424.69

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