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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,156.14, 327,358.86 and 146,581.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,156.14, 327,358.86 and 146,581.58 is: 202,334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,156.14 : 327,358.86 = 146,581.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,156.14/327,358.86 = 146,581.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,156.14x = 327,358.86 × 146,581.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,156.14x = 47,984,778,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,984,778,925.80/237,156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,334.12

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