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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,911.08, 328,353.54 and 147,282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,911.08, 328,353.54 and 147,282.28 is: 203,271.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,911.08 : 328,353.54 = 147,282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,911.08/328,353.54 = 147,282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,911.08x = 328,353.54 × 147,282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,911.08x = 48,360,658,017.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,360,658,017.27/237,911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,271.99

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