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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,666.34, 356,259.63 and 148,982.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,666.34, 356,259.63 and 148,982.13 is: 223,322.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,666.34 : 356,259.63 = 148,982.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,666.34/356,259.63 = 148,982.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,666.34x = 356,259.63 × 148,982.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,666.34x = 53,076,315,984.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,076,315,984.20/237,666.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,322.81

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