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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,539.14, 327,679.78 and 146,866.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,539.14, 327,679.78 and 146,866.12 is: 202,598.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,539.14 : 327,679.78 = 146,866.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,539.14/327,679.78 = 146,866.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,539.14x = 327,679.78 × 146,866.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,539.14x = 48,125,057,891.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,125,057,891.05/237,539.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,598.43

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