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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,688.08, 356,291.84 and 149,003.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,688.08, 356,291.84 and 149,003.76 is: 223,355.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,688.08 : 356,291.84 = 149,003.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,688.08/356,291.84 = 149,003.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,688.08x = 356,291.84 × 149,003.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,688.08x = 53,088,823,817.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,088,823,817.32/237,688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,355.01

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