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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,418.67, 356,156.13 and 148,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,418.67, 356,156.13 and 148,679.52 is: 223,036.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,418.67 : 356,156.13 = 148,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,418.67/356,156.13 = 148,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,418.67x = 356,156.13 × 148,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,418.67x = 52,953,122,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,953,122,453.46/237,418.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,036.90

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