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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,368.76, 357,684.46 and 144,940.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,368.76, 357,684.46 and 144,940.12 is: 217,490.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,368.76 : 357,684.46 = 144,940.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,368.76/357,684.46 = 144,940.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,368.76x = 357,684.46 × 144,940.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,368.76x = 51,842,828,554.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,842,828,554.54/238,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,490.03

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