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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,608.78, 357,982.44 and 148,591.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,608.78, 357,982.44 and 148,591.86 is: 222,930.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,608.78 : 357,982.44 = 148,591.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,608.78/357,982.44 = 148,591.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,608.78x = 357,982.44 × 148,591.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,608.78x = 53,193,276,606.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,193,276,606.94/238,608.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,930.93

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