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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,764.98, 328,149.24 and 147,150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,764.98, 328,149.24 and 147,150.10 is: 203,087.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,764.98 : 328,149.24 = 147,150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,764.98/328,149.24 = 147,150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,764.98x = 328,149.24 × 147,150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,764.98x = 48,287,193,480.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,287,193,480.92/237,764.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,087.91

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