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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,577.70, 327,732.93 and 146,904.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,577.70, 327,732.93 and 146,904.68 is: 202,651.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,577.70 : 327,732.93 = 146,904.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,577.70/327,732.93 = 146,904.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,577.70x = 327,732.93 × 146,904.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,577.70x = 48,145,501,207.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,145,501,207.11/237,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,651.60

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