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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,744.14, 328,120.54 and 147,129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,744.14, 328,120.54 and 147,129.31 is: 203,059.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,744.14 : 328,120.54 = 147,129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,744.14/328,120.54 = 147,129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,744.14x = 328,120.54 × 147,129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,744.14x = 48,276,148,647.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,276,148,647.03/237,744.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,059.26

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