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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,526.27, 329,029.18 and 148,946.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,526.27, 329,029.18 and 148,946.75 is: 205,460.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,526.27 : 329,029.18 = 148,946.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,526.27/329,029.18 = 148,946.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,526.27x = 329,029.18 × 148,946.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,526.27x = 49,007,827,016.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,007,827,016.17/238,526.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,460.92

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