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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,673.48, 356,270.19 and 148,989.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,673.48, 356,270.19 and 148,989.16 is: 223,333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,673.48 : 356,270.19 = 148,989.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,673.48/356,270.19 = 148,989.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,673.48x = 356,270.19 × 148,989.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,673.48x = 53,080,396,341.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,080,396,341.14/237,673.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,333.27

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