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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,664.06, 329,368.22 and 148,049.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,664.06, 329,368.22 and 148,049.21 is: 204,315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,664.06 : 329,368.22 = 148,049.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,664.06/329,368.22 = 148,049.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,664.06x = 329,368.22 × 148,049.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,664.06x = 48,762,702,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,762,702,383.02/238,664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,315.23

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