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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,747.15, 328,124.67 and 147,132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,747.15, 328,124.67 and 147,132.30 is: 203,063.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,747.15 : 328,124.67 = 147,132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,747.15/328,124.67 = 147,132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,747.15x = 328,124.67 × 147,132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,747.15x = 48,277,737,383.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,277,737,383.84/237,747.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,063.37

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