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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,312.36, 357,550.44 and 149,461.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,312.36, 357,550.44 and 149,461.84 is: 224,244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,312.36 : 357,550.44 = 149,461.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,312.36/357,550.44 = 149,461.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,312.36x = 357,550.44 × 149,461.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,312.36x = 53,440,146,655.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,440,146,655.21/238,312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,244.13

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