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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,741.65, 328,117.08 and 147,126.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,741.65, 328,117.08 and 147,126.80 is: 203,055.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,741.65 : 328,117.08 = 147,126.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,741.65/328,117.08 = 147,126.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,741.65x = 328,117.08 × 147,126.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,741.65x = 48,274,816,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,274,816,005.74/237,741.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,055.78

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