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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,755.52, 357,249.76 and 144,040.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,755.52, 357,249.76 and 144,040.56 is: 215,527.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,755.52 : 357,249.76 = 144,040.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,755.52/357,249.76 = 144,040.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,755.52x = 357,249.76 × 144,040.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,755.52x = 51,458,455,490.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,458,455,490.27/238,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,527.81

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