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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,127.48, 357,291.17 and 148,245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,127.48, 357,291.17 and 148,245.35 is: 222,430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,127.48 : 357,291.17 = 148,245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,127.48/357,291.17 = 148,245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,127.48x = 357,291.17 × 148,245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,127.48x = 52,966,755,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,966,755,812.40/238,127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,430.26

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