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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,291.79, 357,519.69 and 149,441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,291.79, 357,519.69 and 149,441.27 is: 224,213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,291.79 : 357,519.69 = 149,441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,291.79/357,519.69 = 149,441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,291.79x = 357,519.69 × 149,441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,291.79x = 53,428,194,736.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,428,194,736.01/238,291.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,213.33

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