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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,570.17, 327,858.64 and 146,973.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,570.17, 327,858.64 and 146,973.23 is: 202,830.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,570.17 : 327,858.64 = 146,973.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,570.17/327,858.64 = 146,973.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,570.17x = 327,858.64 × 146,973.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,570.17x = 48,186,444,371.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,186,444,371.16/237,570.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,830.37

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