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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,292.27, 357,520.40 and 149,441.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,292.27, 357,520.40 and 149,441.75 is: 224,214.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,292.27 : 357,520.40 = 149,441.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,292.27/357,520.40 = 149,441.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,292.27x = 357,520.40 × 149,441.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,292.27x = 53,428,471,701.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,428,471,701.89/238,292.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,214.04

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