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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,262.32, 327,505.32 and 146,687.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,262.32, 327,505.32 and 146,687.76 is: 202,480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,262.32 : 327,505.32 = 146,687.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,262.32/327,505.32 = 146,687.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,262.32x = 327,505.32 × 146,687.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,262.32x = 48,041,021,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,041,021,778.88/237,262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,480.62

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