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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,525.02, 329,027.46 and 148,945.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,525.02, 329,027.46 and 148,945.50 is: 205,459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,525.02 : 329,027.46 = 148,945.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,525.02/329,027.46 = 148,945.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,525.02x = 329,027.46 × 148,945.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,525.02x = 49,007,159,543.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,007,159,543.43/238,525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,459.20

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