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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,747.16, 328,124.68 and 147,132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,747.16, 328,124.68 and 147,132.30 is: 203,063.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,747.16 : 328,124.68 = 147,132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,747.16/328,124.68 = 147,132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,747.16x = 328,124.68 × 147,132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,747.16x = 48,277,738,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,277,738,855.16/237,747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,063.37

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