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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,460.40, 356,190.60 and 148,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,460.40, 356,190.60 and 148,986.80 is: 223,480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,460.40 : 356,190.60 = 148,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,460.40/356,190.60 = 148,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,460.40x = 356,190.60 × 148,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,460.40x = 53,067,697,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,067,697,684.08/237,460.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,480.20

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