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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,117.39, 355,426.97 and 147,159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,117.39, 355,426.97 and 147,159.93 is: 220,585.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,117.39 : 355,426.97 = 147,159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,117.39/355,426.97 = 147,159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,117.39x = 355,426.97 × 147,159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,117.39x = 52,304,608,393.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,304,608,393.21/237,117.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,585.29

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