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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,069.50, 357,204.39 and 148,187.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,069.50, 357,204.39 and 148,187.37 is: 222,343.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,069.50 : 357,204.39 = 148,187.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,069.50/357,204.39 = 148,187.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,069.50x = 357,204.39 × 148,187.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,069.50x = 52,933,179,106.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,933,179,106.55/238,069.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,343.39

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