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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,174.48, 329,872.44 and 148,479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,174.48, 329,872.44 and 148,479.28 is: 204,784.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,174.48 : 329,872.44 = 148,479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,174.48/329,872.44 = 148,479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,174.48x = 329,872.44 × 148,479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,174.48x = 48,979,222,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,979,222,383.04/239,174.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,784.48

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