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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,584.24, 327,741.90 and 146,911.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,584.24, 327,741.90 and 146,911.22 is: 202,660.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,584.24 : 327,741.90 = 146,911.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,584.24/327,741.90 = 146,911.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,584.24x = 327,741.90 × 146,911.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,584.24x = 48,148,962,374.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,148,962,374.12/237,584.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,660.59

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