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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,053.66, 357,180.66 and 148,171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,053.66, 357,180.66 and 148,171.55 is: 222,319.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,053.66 : 357,180.66 = 148,171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,053.66/357,180.66 = 148,171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,053.66x = 357,180.66 × 148,171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,053.66x = 52,924,013,222.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,924,013,222.29/238,053.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,319.67

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