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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,422.68, 356,162.13 and 148,683.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,422.68, 356,162.13 and 148,683.52 is: 223,042.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,422.68 : 356,162.13 = 148,683.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,422.68/356,162.13 = 148,683.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,422.68x = 356,162.13 × 148,683.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,422.68x = 52,955,439,179.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,955,439,179.10/237,422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,042.88

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