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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,699.08, 356,308.34 and 149,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,699.08, 356,308.34 and 149,014.76 is: 223,371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,699.08 : 356,308.34 = 149,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,699.08/356,308.34 = 149,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,699.08x = 356,308.34 × 149,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,699.08x = 53,095,201,771.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,095,201,771.10/237,699.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,371.51

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