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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,672.48, 356,268.69 and 148,988.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,672.48, 356,268.69 and 148,988.16 is: 223,331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,672.48 : 356,268.69 = 148,988.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,672.48/356,268.69 = 148,988.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,672.48x = 356,268.69 × 148,988.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,672.48x = 53,079,816,588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,079,816,588.71/237,672.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,331.77

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