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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,914.27, 329,564.57 and 149,334.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,914.27, 329,564.57 and 149,334.75 is: 205,996.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,914.27 : 329,564.57 = 149,334.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,914.27/329,564.57 = 149,334.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,914.27x = 329,564.57 × 149,334.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,914.27x = 49,215,441,923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,215,441,923.13/238,914.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,996.24

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