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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,841.56, 357,378.66 and 144,126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,841.56, 357,378.66 and 144,126.52 is: 215,656.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,841.56 : 357,378.66 = 144,126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,841.56/357,378.66 = 144,126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,841.56x = 357,378.66 × 144,126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,841.56x = 51,507,742,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,507,742,588.06/238,841.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,656.53

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