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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,765.98, 328,150.62 and 147,151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,765.98, 328,150.62 and 147,151.10 is: 203,089.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,765.98 : 328,150.62 = 147,151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,765.98/328,150.62 = 147,151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,765.98x = 328,150.62 × 147,151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,765.98x = 48,287,724,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,287,724,698.68/237,765.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,089.29

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