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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,558.70, 327,706.70 and 146,885.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,558.70, 327,706.70 and 146,885.68 is: 202,625.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,558.70 : 327,706.70 = 146,885.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,558.70/327,706.70 = 146,885.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,558.70x = 327,706.70 × 146,885.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,558.70x = 48,135,421,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,135,421,470.06/237,558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,625.38

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