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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,123.40, 356,666.70 and 144,465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,123.40, 356,666.70 and 144,465.80 is: 216,384.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,123.40 : 356,666.70 = 144,465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,123.40/356,666.70 = 144,465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,123.40x = 356,666.70 × 144,465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,123.40x = 51,526,140,148.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,526,140,148.86/238,123.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,384.19

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