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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,122.40, 356,665.20 and 144,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,122.40, 356,665.20 and 144,464.80 is: 216,382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,122.40 : 356,665.20 = 144,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,122.40/356,665.20 = 144,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,122.40x = 356,665.20 × 144,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,122.40x = 51,525,566,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,525,566,784.96/238,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,382.70

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