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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,679.56, 356,279.45 and 148,995.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,679.56, 356,279.45 and 148,995.36 is: 223,342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,679.56 : 356,279.45 = 148,995.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,679.56/356,279.45 = 148,995.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,679.56x = 356,279.45 × 148,995.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,679.56x = 53,083,984,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,083,984,168.38/237,679.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,342.66

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