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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,741.46, 328,116.86 and 147,126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,741.46, 328,116.86 and 147,126.61 is: 203,055.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,741.46 : 328,116.86 = 147,126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,741.46/328,116.86 = 147,126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,741.46x = 328,116.86 × 147,126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,741.46x = 48,274,721,295.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,274,721,295.64/237,741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,055.54

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