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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,990.36, 328,432.32 and 147,361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,990.36, 328,432.32 and 147,361.08 is: 203,361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,990.36 : 328,432.32 = 147,361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,990.36/328,432.32 = 147,361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,990.36x = 328,432.32 × 147,361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,990.36x = 48,398,141,382.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,398,141,382.11/237,990.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,361.77

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