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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,778.14, 328,167.60 and 147,163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,778.14, 328,167.60 and 147,163.28 is: 203,106.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,778.14 : 328,167.60 = 147,163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,778.14/328,167.60 = 147,163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,778.14x = 328,167.60 × 147,163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,778.14x = 48,294,220,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,294,220,405.73/237,778.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,106.23

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