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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,477.29, 357,752.24 and 148,447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,477.29, 357,752.24 and 148,447.16 is: 222,693.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,477.29 : 357,752.24 = 148,447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,477.29/357,752.24 = 148,447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,477.29x = 357,752.24 × 148,447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,477.29x = 53,107,304,011.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,107,304,011.64/238,477.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,693.34

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