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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,260.61, 357,391.04 and 149,576.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,260.61, 357,391.04 and 149,576.39 is: 224,364.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,260.61 : 357,391.04 = 149,576.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,260.61/357,391.04 = 149,576.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,260.61x = 357,391.04 × 149,576.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,260.61x = 53,457,260,833.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,457,260,833.66/238,260.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,364.67

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