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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,587.24, 327,746.02 and 146,914.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,587.24, 327,746.02 and 146,914.24 is: 202,664.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,587.24 : 327,746.02 = 146,914.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,587.24/327,746.02 = 146,914.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,587.24x = 327,746.02 × 146,914.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,587.24x = 48,150,557,441.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,150,557,441.32/237,587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,664.75

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