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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,328.72, 357,492.51 and 149,644.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,328.72, 357,492.51 and 149,644.44 is: 224,466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,328.72 : 357,492.51 = 149,644.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,328.72/357,492.51 = 149,644.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,328.72x = 357,492.51 × 149,644.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,328.72x = 53,496,766,463.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,496,766,463.14/238,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,466.31

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