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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,586.24, 327,744.64 and 146,913.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,586.24, 327,744.64 and 146,913.24 is: 202,663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,586.24 : 327,744.64 = 146,913.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,586.24/327,744.64 = 146,913.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,586.24x = 327,744.64 × 146,913.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,586.24x = 48,150,026,955.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,150,026,955.03/237,586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,663.37

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