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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,529.02, 329,032.98 and 148,949.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,529.02, 329,032.98 and 148,949.50 is: 205,464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,529.02 : 329,032.98 = 148,949.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,529.02/329,032.98 = 148,949.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,529.02x = 329,032.98 × 148,949.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,529.02x = 49,009,297,854.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,009,297,854.51/238,529.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,464.72

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