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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,735.66, 328,108.84 and 147,120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,735.66, 328,108.84 and 147,120.84 is: 203,047.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,735.66 : 328,108.84 = 147,120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,735.66/328,108.84 = 147,120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,735.66x = 328,108.84 × 147,120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,735.66x = 48,271,648,152.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,271,648,152.23/237,735.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,047.57

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