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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,292.79, 357,521.19 and 149,442.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,292.79, 357,521.19 and 149,442.27 is: 224,214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,292.79 : 357,521.19 = 149,442.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,292.79/357,521.19 = 149,442.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,292.79x = 357,521.19 × 149,442.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,292.79x = 53,428,778,206.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,428,778,206.70/238,292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,214.83

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