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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,568.70, 327,720.51 and 146,895.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,568.70, 327,720.51 and 146,895.68 is: 202,639.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,568.70 : 327,720.51 = 146,895.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,568.70/327,720.51 = 146,895.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,568.70x = 327,720.51 × 146,895.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,568.70x = 48,140,725,527.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,140,725,527.79/237,568.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,639.18

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