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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,530.07, 327,667.28 and 146,857.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,530.07, 327,667.28 and 146,857.05 is: 202,585.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,530.07 : 327,667.28 = 146,857.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,530.07/327,667.28 = 146,857.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,530.07x = 327,667.28 × 146,857.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,530.07x = 48,120,249,388.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,120,249,388.04/237,530.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,585.93

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