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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,285.50, 357,510.26 and 149,434.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,285.50, 357,510.26 and 149,434.98 is: 224,203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,285.50 : 357,510.26 = 149,434.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,285.50/357,510.26 = 149,434.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,285.50x = 357,510.26 × 149,434.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,285.50x = 53,424,536,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,424,536,745.25/238,285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,203.90

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