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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,741.68, 328,117.17 and 147,126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,741.68, 328,117.17 and 147,126.90 is: 203,055.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,741.68 : 328,117.17 = 147,126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,741.68/328,117.17 = 147,126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,741.68x = 328,117.17 × 147,126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,741.68x = 48,274,862,426.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,274,862,426.69/237,741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,055.95

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