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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,680.04, 356,280.13 and 148,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,680.04, 356,280.13 and 148,995.84 is: 223,343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,680.04 : 356,280.13 = 148,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,680.04/356,280.13 = 148,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,680.04x = 356,280.13 × 148,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,680.04x = 53,084,257,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,084,257,244.66/237,680.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,343.35

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