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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,735.52, 328,108.62 and 147,120.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,735.52, 328,108.62 and 147,120.67 is: 203,047.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,735.52 : 328,108.62 = 147,120.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,735.52/328,108.62 = 147,120.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,735.52x = 328,108.62 × 147,120.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,735.52x = 48,271,559,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,271,559,584.81/237,735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,047.32

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