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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,674.32, 356,271.58 and 148,990.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,674.32, 356,271.58 and 148,990.10 is: 223,334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,674.32 : 356,271.58 = 148,990.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,674.32/356,271.58 = 148,990.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,674.32x = 356,271.58 × 148,990.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,674.32x = 53,080,938,740.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,080,938,740.27/237,674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,334.77

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