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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,065.30, 357,198.15 and 148,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,065.30, 357,198.15 and 148,183.20 is: 222,337.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,065.30 : 357,198.15 = 148,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,065.30/357,198.15 = 148,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,065.30x = 357,198.15 × 148,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,065.30x = 52,930,764,901.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,930,764,901.08/238,065.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,337.17

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