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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,965.10, 328,206.24 and 147,371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,965.10, 328,206.24 and 147,371.37 is: 203,257.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,965.10 : 328,206.24 = 147,371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,965.10/328,206.24 = 147,371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,965.10x = 328,206.24 × 147,371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,965.10x = 48,368,203,231.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,368,203,231.35/237,965.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,257.55

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