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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,677.42, 356,275.87 and 148,993.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,677.42, 356,275.87 and 148,993.05 is: 223,338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,677.42 : 356,275.87 = 148,993.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,677.42/356,275.87 = 148,993.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,677.42x = 356,275.87 × 148,993.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,677.42x = 53,082,629,476.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,082,629,476.26/237,677.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,338.96

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