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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,836.02, 329,407.11 and 148,141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,836.02, 329,407.11 and 148,141.13 is: 204,319.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,836.02 : 329,407.11 = 148,141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,836.02/329,407.11 = 148,141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,836.02x = 329,407.11 × 148,141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,836.02x = 48,798,741,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,798,741,505.43/238,836.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,319.02

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