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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,387.63, 327,599 and 146,741.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,387.63, 327,599 and 146,741.27 is: 202,505.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,387.63 : 327,599 = 146,741.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,387.63/327,599 = 146,741.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,387.63x = 327,599 × 146,741.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,387.63x = 48,072,293,310.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,072,293,310.73/237,387.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,505.47

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