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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,736.52, 328,110 and 147,121.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,736.52, 328,110 and 147,121.67 is: 203,048.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,736.52 : 328,110 = 147,121.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,736.52/328,110 = 147,121.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,736.52x = 328,110 × 147,121.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,736.52x = 48,272,091,143.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,272,091,143.70/237,736.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,048.70

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