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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,332.27, 357,497.80 and 149,648.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,332.27, 357,497.80 and 149,648.06 is: 224,471.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,332.27 : 357,497.80 = 149,648.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,332.27/357,497.80 = 149,648.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,332.27x = 357,497.80 × 149,648.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,332.27x = 53,498,851,574.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,498,851,574.74/238,332.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,471.70

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