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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,427.90, 328,893.62 and 148,848.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,427.90, 328,893.62 and 148,848.38 is: 205,325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,427.90 : 328,893.62 = 148,848.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,427.90/328,893.62 = 148,848.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,427.90x = 328,893.62 × 148,848.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,427.90x = 48,955,282,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,955,282,529.34/238,427.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,325.31

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