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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,679.04, 356,278.53 and 148,994.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,679.04, 356,278.53 and 148,994.71 is: 223,341.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,679.04 : 356,278.53 = 148,994.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,679.04/356,278.53 = 148,994.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,679.04x = 356,278.53 × 148,994.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,679.04x = 53,083,615,924.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,083,615,924.61/237,679.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,341.59

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