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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,687.60, 356,291.44 and 149,003.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,687.60, 356,291.44 and 149,003.34 is: 223,354.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,687.60 : 356,291.44 = 149,003.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,687.60/356,291.44 = 149,003.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,687.60x = 356,291.44 × 149,003.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,687.60x = 53,088,614,573.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,088,614,573.41/237,687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,354.58

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