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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,384.63, 327,594.86 and 146,738.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,384.63, 327,594.86 and 146,738.27 is: 202,501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,384.63 : 327,594.86 = 146,738.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,384.63/327,594.86 = 146,738.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,384.63x = 327,594.86 × 146,738.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,384.63x = 48,070,700,645.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,070,700,645.63/237,384.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,501.32

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