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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,286.90, 357,512.38 and 149,436.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,286.90, 357,512.38 and 149,436.38 is: 224,206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,286.90 : 357,512.38 = 149,436.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,286.90/357,512.38 = 149,436.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,286.90x = 357,512.38 × 149,436.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,286.90x = 53,425,356,392.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,425,356,392.57/238,286.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,206.01

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