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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,947.91, 326,988.77 and 141,452.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,947.91, 326,988.77 and 141,452.55 is: 195,204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,947.91 : 326,988.77 = 141,452.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,947.91/326,988.77 = 141,452.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,947.91x = 326,988.77 × 141,452.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,947.91x = 46,253,395,337.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,253,395,337.86/236,947.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,204.91

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