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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,666.59, 356,260 and 148,982.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,666.59, 356,260 and 148,982.38 is: 223,323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,666.59 : 356,260 = 148,982.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,666.59/356,260 = 148,982.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,666.59x = 356,260 × 148,982.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,666.59x = 53,076,460,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,076,460,917.50/237,666.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,323.19

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