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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,182.40, 355,075.92 and 148,166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,182.40, 355,075.92 and 148,166.10 is: 221,813.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,182.40 : 355,075.92 = 148,166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,182.40/355,075.92 = 148,166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,182.40x = 355,075.92 × 148,166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,182.40x = 52,610,214,270.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,610,214,270.31/237,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,813.31

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