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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,680.79, 356,281.26 and 148,996.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,680.79, 356,281.26 and 148,996.59 is: 223,344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,680.79 : 356,281.26 = 148,996.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,680.79/356,281.26 = 148,996.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,680.79x = 356,281.26 × 148,996.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,680.79x = 53,084,692,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,084,692,820.90/237,680.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,344.48

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