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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,293.79, 357,522.69 and 149,443.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,293.79, 357,522.69 and 149,443.27 is: 224,216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,293.79 : 357,522.69 = 149,443.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,293.79/357,522.69 = 149,443.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,293.79x = 357,522.69 × 149,443.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,293.79x = 53,429,359,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,429,359,892.80/238,293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,216.33

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