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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,964.10, 328,204.86 and 147,370.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,964.10, 328,204.86 and 147,370.37 is: 203,256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,964.10 : 328,204.86 = 147,370.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,964.10/328,204.86 = 147,370.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,964.10x = 328,204.86 × 147,370.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,964.10x = 48,367,670,012.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,367,670,012.97/237,964.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,256.17

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