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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,535.13, 327,674.26 and 146,862.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,535.13, 327,674.26 and 146,862.11 is: 202,592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,535.13 : 327,674.26 = 146,862.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,535.13/327,674.26 = 146,862.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,535.13x = 327,674.26 × 146,862.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,535.13x = 48,122,934,219.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,122,934,219.05/237,535.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,592.91

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