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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,239.23, 357,506.87 and 148,458.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,239.23, 357,506.87 and 148,458.15 is: 222,779.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,239.23 : 357,506.87 = 148,458.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,239.23/357,506.87 = 148,458.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,239.23x = 357,506.87 × 148,458.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,239.23x = 53,074,807,790.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,074,807,790.20/238,239.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,779.47

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