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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,553.70, 327,699.81 and 146,880.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,553.70, 327,699.81 and 146,880.68 is: 202,618.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,553.70 : 327,699.81 = 146,880.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,553.70/327,699.81 = 146,880.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,553.70x = 327,699.81 × 146,880.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,553.70x = 48,132,769,290.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,132,769,290.17/237,553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,618.48

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