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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,007.18, 327,075.06 and 141,496.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,007.18, 327,075.06 and 141,496.03 is: 195,267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,007.18 : 327,075.06 = 141,496.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,007.18/327,075.06 = 141,496.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,007.18x = 327,075.06 × 141,496.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,007.18x = 46,279,822,502.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,279,822,502.01/237,007.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,267.60

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