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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,946.91, 326,987.39 and 141,451.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,946.91, 326,987.39 and 141,451.55 is: 195,203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,946.91 : 326,987.39 = 141,451.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,946.91/326,987.39 = 141,451.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,946.91x = 326,987.39 × 141,451.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,946.91x = 46,252,873,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,252,873,145.95/236,946.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,203.53

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