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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,555.70, 327,702.57 and 146,882.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,555.70, 327,702.57 and 146,882.68 is: 202,621.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,555.70 : 327,702.57 = 146,882.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,555.70/327,702.57 = 146,882.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,555.70x = 327,702.57 × 146,882.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,555.70x = 48,133,831,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,133,831,724.49/237,555.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,621.25

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