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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,421.68, 356,160.63 and 148,682.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,421.68, 356,160.63 and 148,682.52 is: 223,041.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,421.68 : 356,160.63 = 148,682.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,421.68/356,160.63 = 148,682.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,421.68x = 356,160.63 × 148,682.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,421.68x = 52,954,859,993.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,954,859,993.19/237,421.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,041.38

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