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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,277.15, 357,415.85 and 149,592.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,277.15, 357,415.85 and 149,592.94 is: 224,389.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,277.15 : 357,415.85 = 149,592.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,277.15/357,415.85 = 149,592.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,277.15x = 357,415.85 × 149,592.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,277.15x = 53,466,887,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,466,887,284.54/238,277.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,389.49

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