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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,746.79, 328,124.18 and 147,131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,746.79, 328,124.18 and 147,131.96 is: 203,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,746.79 : 328,124.18 = 147,131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,746.79/328,124.18 = 147,131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,746.79x = 328,124.18 × 147,131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,746.79x = 48,277,552,454.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,277,552,454.00/237,746.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,062.90

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