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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,533.07, 327,671.40 and 146,860.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,533.07, 327,671.40 and 146,860.05 is: 202,590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,533.07 : 327,671.40 = 146,860.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,533.07/327,671.40 = 146,860.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,533.07x = 327,671.40 × 146,860.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,533.07x = 48,121,838,187.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,121,838,187.57/237,533.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,590.06

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