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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,637.80, 356,456.70 and 148,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,637.80, 356,456.70 and 148,991.40 is: 223,487.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,637.80 : 356,456.70 = 148,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,637.80/356,456.70 = 148,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,637.80x = 356,456.70 × 148,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,637.80x = 53,108,982,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,108,982,772.38/237,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,487.10

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