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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,429.40, 356,172.26 and 148,690.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,429.40, 356,172.26 and 148,690.28 is: 223,053.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,429.40 : 356,172.26 = 148,690.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,429.40/356,172.26 = 148,690.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,429.40x = 356,172.26 × 148,690.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,429.40x = 52,959,353,067.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,959,353,067.63/237,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,053.06

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