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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,333.27, 357,499.30 and 149,649.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,333.27, 357,499.30 and 149,649.06 is: 224,473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,333.27 : 357,499.30 = 149,649.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,333.27/357,499.30 = 149,649.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,333.27x = 357,499.30 × 149,649.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,333.27x = 53,499,434,195.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,499,434,195.66/238,333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,473.21

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