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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,792.12, 328,186.92 and 147,177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,792.12, 328,186.92 and 147,177.30 is: 203,125.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,792.12 : 328,186.92 = 147,177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,792.12/328,186.92 = 147,177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,792.12x = 328,186.92 × 147,177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,792.12x = 48,301,664,780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,301,664,780.92/237,792.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,125.59

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