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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,262.51, 327,505.58 and 146,687.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,262.51, 327,505.58 and 146,687.95 is: 202,480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,262.51 : 327,505.58 = 146,687.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,262.51/327,505.58 = 146,687.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,262.51x = 327,505.58 × 146,687.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,262.51x = 48,041,121,141.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,041,121,141.64/237,262.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,480.88

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