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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,268.07, 357,402.24 and 149,583.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,268.07, 357,402.24 and 149,583.87 is: 224,375.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,268.07 : 357,402.24 = 149,583.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,268.07/357,402.24 = 149,583.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,268.07x = 357,402.24 × 149,583.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,268.07x = 53,461,610,205.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,461,610,205.87/238,268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,375.89

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