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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,924.59, 328,335.05 and 147,262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,924.59, 328,335.05 and 147,262.50 is: 203,221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,924.59 : 328,335.05 = 147,262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,924.59/328,335.05 = 147,262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,924.59x = 328,335.05 × 147,262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,924.59x = 48,351,440,668.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,351,440,668.78/237,924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,221.71

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