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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,741.02, 328,116.25 and 147,126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,741.02, 328,116.25 and 147,126.17 is: 203,054.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,741.02 : 328,116.25 = 147,126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,741.02/328,116.25 = 147,126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,741.02x = 328,116.25 × 147,126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,741.02x = 48,274,487,177.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,274,487,177.26/237,741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,054.93

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