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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,483.04, 328,969.55 and 148,903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,483.04, 328,969.55 and 148,903.52 is: 205,401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,483.04 : 328,969.55 = 148,903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,483.04/328,969.55 = 148,903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,483.04x = 328,969.55 × 148,903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,483.04x = 48,984,722,695.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,984,722,695.23/238,483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,401.29

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