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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,972.69, 328,269.78 and 147,270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,972.69, 328,269.78 and 147,270.92 is: 203,151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,972.69 : 328,269.78 = 147,270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,972.69/328,269.78 = 147,270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,972.69x = 328,269.78 × 147,270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,972.69x = 48,344,590,867.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,344,590,867.45/237,972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,151.84

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