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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,664.23, 329,368.48 and 148,049.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,664.23, 329,368.48 and 148,049.39 is: 204,315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,664.23 : 329,368.48 = 148,049.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,664.23/329,368.48 = 148,049.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,664.23x = 329,368.48 × 148,049.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,664.23x = 48,762,803,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,762,803,002.52/238,664.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,315.50

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