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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,740.05, 328,114.91 and 147,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,740.05, 328,114.91 and 147,125.20 is: 203,053.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,740.05 : 328,114.91 = 147,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,740.05/328,114.91 = 147,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,740.05x = 328,114.91 × 147,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,740.05x = 48,273,970,890.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,273,970,890.47/237,740.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,053.59

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