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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,740.65, 328,115.70 and 147,125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,740.65, 328,115.70 and 147,125.80 is: 203,054.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,740.65 : 328,115.70 = 147,125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,740.65/328,115.70 = 147,125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,740.65x = 328,115.70 × 147,125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,740.65x = 48,274,284,855.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,274,284,855.06/237,740.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,054.40

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