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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,416.93, 357,625.62 and 149,732.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,416.93, 357,625.62 and 149,732.73 is: 224,599.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,416.93 : 357,625.62 = 149,732.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,416.93/357,625.62 = 149,732.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,416.93x = 357,625.62 × 149,732.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,416.93x = 53,548,260,400.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,548,260,400.54/238,416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,599.24

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