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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,758.97, 328,140.95 and 147,144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,758.97, 328,140.95 and 147,144.12 is: 203,079.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,758.97 : 328,140.95 = 147,144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,758.97/328,140.95 = 147,144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,758.97x = 328,140.95 × 147,144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,758.97x = 48,284,011,323.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,284,011,323.71/237,758.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,079.66

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