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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,523.52, 329,025.40 and 148,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,523.52, 329,025.40 and 148,944 is: 205,457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,523.52 : 329,025.40 = 148,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,523.52/329,025.40 = 148,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,523.52x = 329,025.40 × 148,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,523.52x = 49,006,358,805.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,006,358,805.24/238,523.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,457.13

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