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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,677.54, 356,276.39 and 148,993.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,677.54, 356,276.39 and 148,993.34 is: 223,339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,677.54 : 356,276.39 = 148,993.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,677.54/356,276.39 = 148,993.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,677.54x = 356,276.39 × 148,993.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,677.54x = 53,082,806,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,082,806,782.89/237,677.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,339.60

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