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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,437.27, 328,906.58 and 148,857.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,437.27, 328,906.58 and 148,857.75 is: 205,338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,437.27 : 328,906.58 = 148,857.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,437.27/328,906.58 = 148,857.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,437.27x = 328,906.58 × 148,857.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,437.27x = 48,960,292,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,960,292,714.71/238,437.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,338.25

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