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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,957.40, 328,380.33 and 147,295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,957.40, 328,380.33 and 147,295.31 is: 203,266.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,957.40 : 328,380.33 = 147,295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,957.40/328,380.33 = 147,295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,957.40x = 328,380.33 × 147,295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,957.40x = 48,368,883,326.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,368,883,326.20/237,957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,266.99

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