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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,824.92, 329,354.70 and 148,195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,824.92, 329,354.70 and 148,195.64 is: 204,371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,824.92 : 329,354.70 = 148,195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,824.92/329,354.70 = 148,195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,824.92x = 329,354.70 × 148,195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,824.92x = 48,808,930,553.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,808,930,553.51/238,824.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,371.18

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