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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,679.79, 356,279.76 and 148,995.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,679.79, 356,279.76 and 148,995.59 is: 223,342.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,679.79 : 356,279.76 = 148,995.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,679.79/356,279.76 = 148,995.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,679.79x = 356,279.76 × 148,995.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,679.79x = 53,084,111,264.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,084,111,264.86/237,679.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,342.98

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