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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,700.08, 356,309.84 and 149,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,700.08, 356,309.84 and 149,015.76 is: 223,373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,700.08 : 356,309.84 = 149,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,700.08/356,309.84 = 149,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,700.08x = 356,309.84 × 149,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,700.08x = 53,095,781,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,095,781,603.08/237,700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,373.01

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