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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,816.77, 329,430.29 and 149,237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,816.77, 329,430.29 and 149,237.25 is: 205,861.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,816.77 : 329,430.29 = 149,237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,816.77/329,430.29 = 149,237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,816.77x = 329,430.29 × 149,237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,816.77x = 49,163,269,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,163,269,800.12/238,816.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,861.88

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