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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,264.57, 327,508.43 and 146,690.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,264.57, 327,508.43 and 146,690.01 is: 202,483.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,264.57 : 327,508.43 = 146,690.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,264.57/327,508.43 = 146,690.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,264.57x = 327,508.43 × 146,690.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,264.57x = 48,042,214,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,042,214,138.33/237,264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,483.73

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