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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,848.08, 329,473.46 and 149,268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,848.08, 329,473.46 and 149,268.56 is: 205,905.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,848.08 : 329,473.46 = 149,268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,848.08/329,473.46 = 149,268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,848.08x = 329,473.46 × 149,268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,848.08x = 49,180,030,129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,180,030,129.27/238,848.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,905.07

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