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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,816.40, 329,647.54 and 148,225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,816.40, 329,647.54 and 148,225.38 is: 204,601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,816.40 : 329,647.54 = 148,225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,816.40/329,647.54 = 148,225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,816.40x = 329,647.54 × 148,225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,816.40x = 48,862,131,882.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,862,131,882.57/238,816.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,601.24

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