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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,527.02, 329,030.22 and 148,947.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,527.02, 329,030.22 and 148,947.50 is: 205,461.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,527.02 : 329,030.22 = 148,947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,527.02/329,030.22 = 148,947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,527.02x = 329,030.22 × 148,947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,527.02x = 49,008,228,693.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,008,228,693.45/238,527.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,461.96

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