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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,320.40, 355,980.60 and 148,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,320.40, 355,980.60 and 148,846.80 is: 223,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,320.40 : 355,980.60 = 148,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,320.40/355,980.60 = 148,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,320.40x = 355,980.60 × 148,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,320.40x = 52,986,573,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,986,573,172.08/237,320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,270.20

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