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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,244.48, 355,948.72 and 148,392.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,244.48, 355,948.72 and 148,392.12 is: 222,639.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,244.48 : 355,948.72 = 148,392.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,244.48/355,948.72 = 148,392.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,244.48x = 355,948.72 × 148,392.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,244.48x = 52,819,985,172.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,819,985,172.09/237,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,639.47

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