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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,674.13, 356,271.30 and 148,989.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,674.13, 356,271.30 and 148,989.92 is: 223,334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,674.13 : 356,271.30 = 148,989.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,674.13/356,271.30 = 148,989.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,674.13x = 356,271.30 × 148,989.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,674.13x = 53,080,830,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,080,830,703.94/237,674.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,334.49

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