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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,819.92, 329,347.80 and 148,190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,819.92, 329,347.80 and 148,190.64 is: 204,364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,819.92 : 329,347.80 = 148,190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,819.92/329,347.80 = 148,190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,819.92x = 329,347.80 × 148,190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,819.92x = 48,806,261,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,806,261,264.59/238,819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,364.28

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