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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,527.27, 329,030.56 and 148,947.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,527.27, 329,030.56 and 148,947.75 is: 205,462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,527.27 : 329,030.56 = 148,947.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,527.27/329,030.56 = 148,947.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,527.27x = 329,030.56 × 148,947.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,527.27x = 49,008,361,593.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,008,361,593.24/238,527.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,462.30

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