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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,499.40, 357,230.70 and 144,841.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,499.40, 357,230.70 and 144,841.80 is: 216,947.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,499.40 : 357,230.70 = 144,841.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,499.40/357,230.70 = 144,841.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,499.40x = 357,230.70 × 144,841.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,499.40x = 51,741,937,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,741,937,603.26/238,499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,947.87

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