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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,359.71, 355,793.52 and 148,408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,359.71, 355,793.52 and 148,408.96 is: 222,459.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,359.71 : 355,793.52 = 148,408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,359.71/355,793.52 = 148,408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,359.71x = 355,793.52 × 148,408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,359.71x = 52,802,944,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,802,944,498.97/237,359.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,459.59

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