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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,750.17, 328,128.84 and 147,135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,750.17, 328,128.84 and 147,135.33 is: 203,067.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,750.17 : 328,128.84 = 147,135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,750.17/328,128.84 = 147,135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,750.17x = 328,128.84 × 147,135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,750.17x = 48,279,345,155.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,279,345,155.92/237,750.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,067.56

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