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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,738.53, 328,112.76 and 147,123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,738.53, 328,112.76 and 147,123.66 is: 203,051.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,738.53 : 328,112.76 = 147,123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,738.53/328,112.76 = 147,123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,738.53x = 328,112.76 × 147,123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,738.53x = 48,273,150,143.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,273,150,143.90/237,738.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,051.44

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