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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,524.27, 329,026.43 and 148,944.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,524.27, 329,026.43 and 148,944.75 is: 205,458.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,524.27 : 329,026.43 = 148,944.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,524.27/329,026.43 = 148,944.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,524.27x = 329,026.43 × 148,944.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,524.27x = 49,006,758,615.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,006,758,615.02/238,524.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,458.16

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