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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,359.21, 355,792.77 and 148,408.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,359.21, 355,792.77 and 148,408.45 is: 222,458.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,359.21 : 355,792.77 = 148,408.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,359.21/355,792.77 = 148,408.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,359.21x = 355,792.77 × 148,408.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,359.21x = 52,802,654,777.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,802,654,777.41/237,359.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,458.84

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