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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,536.13, 327,675.64 and 146,863.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,536.13, 327,675.64 and 146,863.11 is: 202,594.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,536.13 : 327,675.64 = 146,863.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,536.13/327,675.64 = 146,863.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,536.13x = 327,675.64 × 146,863.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,536.13x = 48,123,463,561.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,123,463,561.64/237,536.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,594.29

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