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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,318.40, 355,977.60 and 148,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,318.40, 355,977.60 and 148,844.80 is: 223,267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,318.40 : 355,977.60 = 148,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,318.40/355,977.60 = 148,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,318.40x = 355,977.60 × 148,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,318.40x = 52,985,414,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,985,414,676.48/237,318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,267.20

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