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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,471.55, 327,373.04 and 146,776.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,471.55, 327,373.04 and 146,776.25 is: 202,342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,471.55 : 327,373.04 = 146,776.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,471.55/327,373.04 = 146,776.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,471.55x = 327,373.04 × 146,776.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,471.55x = 48,050,588,347.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,050,588,347.67/237,471.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,342.51

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