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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,537.14, 327,677.02 and 146,864.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,537.14, 327,677.02 and 146,864.12 is: 202,595.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,537.14 : 327,677.02 = 146,864.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,537.14/327,677.02 = 146,864.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,537.14x = 327,677.02 × 146,864.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,537.14x = 48,123,997,186.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,123,997,186.52/237,537.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,595.67

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