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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,674.63, 356,272.05 and 148,990.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,674.63, 356,272.05 and 148,990.42 is: 223,335.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,674.63 : 356,272.05 = 148,990.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,674.63/356,272.05 = 148,990.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,674.63x = 356,272.05 × 148,990.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,674.63x = 53,081,120,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,081,120,582.40/237,674.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,335.24

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