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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,973.69, 328,271.16 and 147,271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,973.69, 328,271.16 and 147,271.92 is: 203,153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,973.69 : 328,271.16 = 147,271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,973.69/328,271.16 = 147,271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,973.69x = 328,271.16 × 147,271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,973.69x = 48,345,124,013.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,345,124,013.83/237,973.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,153.23

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