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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,416.58, 356,153.04 and 148,677.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,416.58, 356,153.04 and 148,677.48 is: 223,033.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,416.58 : 356,153.04 = 148,677.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,416.58/356,153.04 = 148,677.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,416.58x = 356,153.04 × 148,677.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,416.58x = 52,951,936,481.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,951,936,481.54/237,416.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,033.86

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