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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,294.78, 357,524.19 and 149,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,294.78, 357,524.19 and 149,444.26 is: 224,217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,294.78 : 357,524.19 = 149,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,294.78/357,524.19 = 149,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,294.78x = 357,524.19 × 149,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,294.78x = 53,429,937,112.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,429,937,112.84/238,294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,217.83

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