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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,409.32, 327,628.98 and 146,763.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,409.32, 327,628.98 and 146,763.03 is: 202,535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,409.32 : 327,628.98 = 146,763.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,409.32/327,628.98 = 146,763.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,409.32x = 327,628.98 × 146,763.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,409.32x = 48,083,821,820.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,083,821,820.61/237,409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,535.53

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