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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,878.60, 355,577.10 and 148,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,878.60, 355,577.10 and 148,232.20 is: 222,510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,878.60 : 355,577.10 = 148,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,878.60/355,577.10 = 148,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,878.60x = 355,577.10 × 148,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,878.60x = 52,707,975,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,707,975,802.62/236,878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,510.50

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