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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,759.68, 328,141.96 and 147,144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,759.68, 328,141.96 and 147,144.84 is: 203,080.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,759.68 : 328,141.96 = 147,144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,759.68/328,141.96 = 147,144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,759.68x = 328,141.96 × 147,144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,759.68x = 48,284,396,201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,284,396,201.49/237,759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,080.67

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