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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,719.88, 356,339.79 and 149,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,719.88, 356,339.79 and 149,035.68 is: 223,403.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,719.88 : 356,339.79 = 149,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,719.88/356,339.79 = 149,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,719.88x = 356,339.79 × 149,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,719.88x = 53,107,342,913.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,107,342,913.71/237,719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,403.04

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