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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,753.68, 328,133.68 and 147,138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,753.68, 328,133.68 and 147,138.84 is: 203,072.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,753.68 : 328,133.68 = 147,138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,753.68/328,133.68 = 147,138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,753.68x = 328,133.68 × 147,138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,753.68x = 48,281,209,040.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,281,209,040.13/237,753.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,072.39

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