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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,756.47, 328,137.50 and 147,141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,756.47, 328,137.50 and 147,141.62 is: 203,076.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,756.47 : 328,137.50 = 147,141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,756.47/328,137.50 = 147,141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,756.47x = 328,137.50 × 147,141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,756.47x = 48,282,680,956.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,282,680,956.35/237,756.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,076.20

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