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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,690.48, 356,295.66 and 149,006.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,690.48, 356,295.66 and 149,006.16 is: 223,358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,690.48 : 356,295.66 = 149,006.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,690.48/356,295.66 = 149,006.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,690.48x = 356,295.66 × 149,006.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,690.48x = 53,090,248,121.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,090,248,121.27/237,690.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,358.75

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