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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,739.65, 328,114.32 and 147,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,739.65, 328,114.32 and 147,124.80 is: 203,053.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,739.65 : 328,114.32 = 147,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,739.65/328,114.32 = 147,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,739.65x = 328,114.32 × 147,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,739.65x = 48,273,753,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,273,753,707.14/237,739.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,053.02

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