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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,672.86, 356,269.25 and 148,988.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,672.86, 356,269.25 and 148,988.52 is: 223,332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,672.86 : 356,269.25 = 148,988.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,672.86/356,269.25 = 148,988.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,672.86x = 356,269.25 × 148,988.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,672.86x = 53,080,027,534.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,080,027,534.07/237,672.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,332.31

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