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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,554.70, 327,701.19 and 146,881.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,554.70, 327,701.19 and 146,881.68 is: 202,619.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,554.70 : 327,701.19 = 146,881.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,554.70/327,701.19 = 146,881.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,554.70x = 327,701.19 × 146,881.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,554.70x = 48,133,301,325.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,133,301,325.20/237,554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,619.87

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