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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,576.94, 327,731.90 and 146,903.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,576.94, 327,731.90 and 146,903.92 is: 202,650.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,576.94 : 327,731.90 = 146,903.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,576.94/327,731.90 = 146,903.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,576.94x = 327,731.90 × 146,903.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,576.94x = 48,145,100,819.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,145,100,819.05/237,576.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,650.56

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