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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,703.14, 356,636.70 and 148,850.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,703.14, 356,636.70 and 148,850.82 is: 223,327.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,703.14 : 356,636.70 = 148,850.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,703.14/356,636.70 = 148,850.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,703.14x = 356,636.70 × 148,850.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,703.14x = 53,085,665,237.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,085,665,237.09/237,703.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,327.57

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