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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,740.02, 328,114.87 and 147,125.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,740.02, 328,114.87 and 147,125.17 is: 203,053.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,740.02 : 328,114.87 = 147,125.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,740.02/328,114.87 = 147,125.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,740.02x = 328,114.87 × 147,125.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,740.02x = 48,273,956,028.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,273,956,028.28/237,740.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,053.55

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