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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,916.52, 329,567.67 and 149,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,916.52, 329,567.67 and 149,337 is: 205,999.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,916.52 : 329,567.67 = 149,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,916.52/329,567.67 = 149,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,916.52x = 329,567.67 × 149,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,916.52x = 49,216,647,134.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,216,647,134.79/238,916.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,999.35

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