Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,260.20, 357,390.43 and 149,575.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 238,260.20, 357,390.43 and 149,575.99 is: 224,364.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,260.20 : 357,390.43 = 149,575.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,260.20/357,390.43 = 149,575.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,260.20x = 357,390.43 × 149,575.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,260.20x = 53,457,026,116.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,457,026,116.36/238,260.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,364.06
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