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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,528.02, 329,031.60 and 148,948.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,528.02, 329,031.60 and 148,948.50 is: 205,463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,528.02 : 329,031.60 = 148,948.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,528.02/329,031.60 = 148,948.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,528.02x = 329,031.60 × 148,948.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,528.02x = 49,008,763,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,008,763,272.60/238,528.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,463.34

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