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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,917.78, 329,569.38 and 149,338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,917.78, 329,569.38 and 149,338.26 is: 206,001.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,917.78 : 329,569.38 = 149,338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,917.78/329,569.38 = 149,338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,917.78x = 329,569.38 × 149,338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,917.78x = 49,217,317,758.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,217,317,758.48/238,917.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,001.07

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