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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,737.52, 328,111.38 and 147,122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,737.52, 328,111.38 and 147,122.67 is: 203,050.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,737.52 : 328,111.38 = 147,122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,737.52/328,111.38 = 147,122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,737.52x = 328,111.38 × 147,122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,737.52x = 48,272,622,282.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,272,622,282.98/237,737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,050.08

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