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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,786.52, 329,338.58 and 148,091.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,786.52, 329,338.58 and 148,091.22 is: 204,250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,786.52 : 329,338.58 = 148,091.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,786.52/329,338.58 = 148,091.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,786.52x = 329,338.58 × 148,091.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,786.52x = 48,772,151,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,772,151,364.81/238,786.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,250.02

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