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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,555.20, 327,701.88 and 146,882.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,555.20, 327,701.88 and 146,882.18 is: 202,620.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,555.20 : 327,701.88 = 146,882.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,555.20/327,701.88 = 146,882.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,555.20x = 327,701.88 × 146,882.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,555.20x = 48,133,564,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,133,564,885.99/237,555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,620.55

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