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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,778.40, 355,167.60 and 148,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,778.40, 355,167.60 and 148,304.80 is: 222,457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,778.40 : 355,167.60 = 148,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,778.40/355,167.60 = 148,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,778.40x = 355,167.60 × 148,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,778.40x = 52,673,059,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,673,059,884.48/236,778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,457.20

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