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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,741.14, 328,116.40 and 147,126.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,741.14, 328,116.40 and 147,126.31 is: 203,055.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,741.14 : 328,116.40 = 147,126.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,741.14/328,116.40 = 147,126.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,741.14x = 328,116.40 × 147,126.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,741.14x = 48,274,553,994.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,274,553,994.38/237,741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,055.11

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