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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,575.94, 327,730.52 and 146,902.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,575.94, 327,730.52 and 146,902.92 is: 202,649.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,575.94 : 327,730.52 = 146,902.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,575.94/327,730.52 = 146,902.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,575.94x = 327,730.52 × 146,902.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,575.94x = 48,144,570,361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,144,570,361.12/237,575.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,649.18

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