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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,415.61, 356,151.54 and 148,676.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,415.61, 356,151.54 and 148,676.45 is: 223,032.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,415.61 : 356,151.54 = 148,676.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,415.61/356,151.54 = 148,676.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,415.61x = 356,151.54 × 148,676.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,415.61x = 52,951,346,629.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,951,346,629.23/237,415.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,032.29

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