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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,522.02, 329,023.33 and 148,942.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,522.02, 329,023.33 and 148,942.50 is: 205,455.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,522.02 : 329,023.33 = 148,942.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,522.02/329,023.33 = 148,942.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,522.02x = 329,023.33 × 148,942.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,522.02x = 49,005,556,956.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,005,556,956.17/238,522.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,455.06

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