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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,286.16, 357,511.25 and 149,435.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,286.16, 357,511.25 and 149,435.64 is: 224,204.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,286.16 : 357,511.25 = 149,435.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,286.16/357,511.25 = 149,435.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,286.16x = 357,511.25 × 149,435.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,286.16x = 53,424,921,703.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,424,921,703.77/238,286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,204.89

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