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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,484.04, 328,970.93 and 148,904.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,484.04, 328,970.93 and 148,904.52 is: 205,402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,484.04 : 328,970.93 = 148,904.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,484.04/328,970.93 = 148,904.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,484.04x = 328,970.93 × 148,904.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,484.04x = 48,985,258,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,985,258,425.60/238,484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,402.67

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