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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,783.12, 328,174.50 and 147,168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,783.12, 328,174.50 and 147,168.27 is: 203,113.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,783.12 : 328,174.50 = 147,168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,783.12/328,174.50 = 147,168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,783.12x = 328,174.50 × 147,168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,783.12x = 48,296,873,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,296,873,423.12/237,783.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,113.13

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