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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,797.28, 328,193.76 and 147,182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,797.28, 328,193.76 and 147,182.40 is: 203,132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,797.28 : 328,193.76 = 147,182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,797.28/328,193.76 = 147,182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,797.28x = 328,193.76 × 147,182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,797.28x = 48,304,345,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,304,345,261.82/237,797.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,132.45

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