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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,665.91, 356,258.98 and 148,981.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,665.91, 356,258.98 and 148,981.69 is: 223,322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,665.91 : 356,258.98 = 148,981.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,665.91/356,258.98 = 148,981.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,665.91x = 356,258.98 × 148,981.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,665.91x = 53,076,065,658.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,076,065,658.93/237,665.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,322.17

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