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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,540.33, 327,838.27 and 145,643.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,540.33, 327,838.27 and 145,643.36 is: 201,007.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,540.33 : 327,838.27 = 145,643.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,540.33/327,838.27 = 145,643.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,540.33x = 327,838.27 × 145,643.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,540.33x = 47,747,466,587.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,747,466,587.54/237,540.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,007.83

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