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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,070.50, 357,205.89 and 148,188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,070.50, 357,205.89 and 148,188.37 is: 222,344.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,070.50 : 357,205.89 = 148,188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,070.50/357,205.89 = 148,188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,070.50x = 357,205.89 × 148,188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,070.50x = 52,933,758,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,933,758,593.50/238,070.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,344.89

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