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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,939.54, 326,977.20 and 141,444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,939.54, 326,977.20 and 141,444.18 is: 195,193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,939.54 : 326,977.20 = 141,444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,939.54/326,977.20 = 141,444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,939.54x = 326,977.20 × 141,444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,939.54x = 46,249,021,932.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,249,021,932.70/236,939.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,193.35

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