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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,753.42, 328,133.33 and 147,138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,753.42, 328,133.33 and 147,138.58 is: 203,072.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,753.42 : 328,133.33 = 147,138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,753.42/328,133.33 = 147,138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,753.42x = 328,133.33 × 147,138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,753.42x = 48,281,072,226.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,281,072,226.87/237,753.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,072.04

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