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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,155.14, 327,357.48 and 146,580.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,155.14, 327,357.48 and 146,580.58 is: 202,332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,155.14 : 327,357.48 = 146,580.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,155.14/327,357.48 = 146,580.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,155.14x = 327,357.48 × 146,580.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,155.14x = 47,984,249,285.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,984,249,285.74/237,155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,332.74

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