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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,422.30, 357,633.45 and 149,738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,422.30, 357,633.45 and 149,738.10 is: 224,607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,422.30 : 357,633.45 = 149,738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,422.30/357,633.45 = 149,738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,422.30x = 357,633.45 × 149,738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,422.30x = 53,551,353,299.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,551,353,299.45/238,422.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,607.15

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