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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,813.39, 329,643.40 and 148,222.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,813.39, 329,643.40 and 148,222.38 is: 204,597.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,813.39 : 329,643.40 = 148,222.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,813.39/329,643.40 = 148,222.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,813.39x = 329,643.40 × 148,222.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,813.39x = 48,860,529,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,860,529,299.29/238,813.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,597.11

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