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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,568.97, 358,597.31 and 150,389.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,568.97, 358,597.31 and 150,389.13 is: 226,052.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,568.97 : 358,597.31 = 150,389.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,568.97/358,597.31 = 150,389.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,568.97x = 358,597.31 × 150,389.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,568.97x = 53,929,136,719.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,929,136,719.29/238,568.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,052.60

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