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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,127.73, 357,291.54 and 148,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,127.73, 357,291.54 and 148,245.60 is: 222,430.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,127.73 : 357,291.54 = 148,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,127.73/357,291.54 = 148,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,127.73x = 357,291.54 × 148,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,127.73x = 52,966,898,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,966,898,722.22/238,127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,430.62

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