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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,736.71, 328,110.29 and 147,121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,736.71, 328,110.29 and 147,121.86 is: 203,048.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,736.71 : 328,110.29 = 147,121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,736.71/328,110.29 = 147,121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,736.71x = 328,110.29 × 147,121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,736.71x = 48,272,196,178.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,272,196,178.39/237,736.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,048.98

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