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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,744.90, 355,117.35 and 148,271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,744.90, 355,117.35 and 148,271.30 is: 222,406.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,744.90 : 355,117.35 = 148,271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,744.90/355,117.35 = 148,271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,744.90x = 355,117.35 × 148,271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,744.90x = 52,653,711,137.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,653,711,137.06/236,744.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,406.95

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