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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,522.77, 329,024.36 and 148,943.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,522.77, 329,024.36 and 148,943.25 is: 205,456.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,522.77 : 329,024.36 = 148,943.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,522.77/329,024.36 = 148,943.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,522.77x = 329,024.36 × 148,943.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,522.77x = 49,005,957,879.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,005,957,879.93/238,522.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,456.10

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