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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,915.27, 329,565.94 and 149,335.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,915.27, 329,565.94 and 149,335.75 is: 205,997.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,915.27 : 329,565.94 = 149,335.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,915.27/329,565.94 = 149,335.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,915.27x = 329,565.94 × 149,335.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,915.27x = 49,215,976,824.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,215,976,824.36/238,915.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,997.62

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