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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,673.23, 356,269.80 and 148,988.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,673.23, 356,269.80 and 148,988.91 is: 223,332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,673.23 : 356,269.80 = 148,988.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,673.23/356,269.80 = 148,988.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,673.23x = 356,269.80 × 148,988.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,673.23x = 53,080,249,167.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,080,249,167.92/237,673.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,332.89

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