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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,583.24, 327,740.52 and 146,910.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,583.24, 327,740.52 and 146,910.22 is: 202,659.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,583.24 : 327,740.52 = 146,910.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,583.24/327,740.52 = 146,910.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,583.24x = 327,740.52 × 146,910.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,583.24x = 48,148,431,896.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,148,431,896.11/237,583.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,659.21

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