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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,009.68, 327,078.52 and 141,498.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,009.68, 327,078.52 and 141,498.54 is: 195,271.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,009.68 : 327,078.52 = 141,498.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,009.68/327,078.52 = 141,498.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,009.68x = 327,078.52 × 141,498.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,009.68x = 46,281,133,045.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,281,133,045.36/237,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,271.07

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