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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,775.12, 328,163.26 and 147,160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,775.12, 328,163.26 and 147,160.32 is: 203,102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,775.12 : 328,163.26 = 147,160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,775.12/328,163.26 = 147,160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,775.12x = 328,163.26 × 147,160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,775.12x = 48,292,610,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,292,610,353.84/237,775.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,102.03

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