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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,823.65, 356,817.54 and 148,971.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,823.65, 356,817.54 and 148,971.33 is: 223,508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,823.65 : 356,817.54 = 148,971.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,823.65/356,817.54 = 148,971.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,823.65x = 356,817.54 × 148,971.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,823.65x = 53,155,583,501.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,155,583,501.13/237,823.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,508.40

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