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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,702.08, 356,312.84 and 149,017.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,702.08, 356,312.84 and 149,017.76 is: 223,376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,702.08 : 356,312.84 = 149,017.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,702.08/356,312.84 = 149,017.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,702.08x = 356,312.84 × 149,017.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,702.08x = 53,096,941,276.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,096,941,276.04/237,702.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,376.01

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