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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,676.83, 356,275.33 and 148,992.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,676.83, 356,275.33 and 148,992.60 is: 223,338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,676.83 : 356,275.33 = 148,992.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,676.83/356,275.33 = 148,992.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,676.83x = 356,275.33 × 148,992.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,676.83x = 53,082,387,732.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,082,387,732.56/237,676.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,338.50

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