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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,529.20, 357,793.80 and 145,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,529.20, 357,793.80 and 145,217.20 is: 217,825.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,529.20 : 357,793.80 = 145,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,529.20/357,793.80 = 145,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,529.20x = 357,793.80 × 145,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,529.20x = 51,957,813,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,957,813,813.36/238,529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,825.80

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