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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,261.72, 355,974.66 and 148,409.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,261.72, 355,974.66 and 148,409.46 is: 222,665.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,261.72 : 355,974.66 = 148,409.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,261.72/355,974.66 = 148,409.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,261.72x = 355,974.66 × 148,409.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,261.72x = 52,830,007,064.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,830,007,064.28/237,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,665.53

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