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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,427.80, 357,641.70 and 149,743.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,427.80, 357,641.70 and 149,743.60 is: 224,615.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,427.80 : 357,641.70 = 149,743.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,427.80/357,641.70 = 149,743.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,427.80x = 357,641.70 × 149,743.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,427.80x = 53,554,555,668.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,554,555,668.12/238,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,615.40

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