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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,834.02, 329,404.35 and 148,139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,834.02, 329,404.35 and 148,139.13 is: 204,316.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,834.02 : 329,404.35 = 148,139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,834.02/329,404.35 = 148,139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,834.02x = 329,404.35 × 148,139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,834.02x = 48,797,673,827.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,797,673,827.22/238,834.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,316.26

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