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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,293.27, 357,521.90 and 149,442.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,293.27, 357,521.90 and 149,442.75 is: 224,215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,293.27 : 357,521.90 = 149,442.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,293.27/357,521.90 = 149,442.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,293.27x = 357,521.90 × 149,442.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,293.27x = 53,429,055,921.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,429,055,921.23/238,293.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,215.55

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