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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,368.53, 355,806.76 and 148,417.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,368.53, 355,806.76 and 148,417.77 is: 222,472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,368.53 : 355,806.76 = 148,417.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,368.53/355,806.76 = 148,417.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,368.53x = 355,806.76 × 148,417.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,368.53x = 52,808,045,870.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,808,045,870.13/237,368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,472.82

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