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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,675.13, 356,272.81 and 148,990.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,675.13, 356,272.81 and 148,990.92 is: 223,336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,675.13 : 356,272.81 = 148,990.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,675.13/356,272.81 = 148,990.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,675.13x = 356,272.81 × 148,990.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,675.13x = 53,081,413,732.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,081,413,732.89/237,675.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,336.00

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