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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,010.68, 327,079.89 and 141,499.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,010.68, 327,079.89 and 141,499.53 is: 195,272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,010.68 : 327,079.89 = 141,499.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,010.68/327,079.89 = 141,499.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,010.68x = 327,079.89 × 141,499.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,010.68x = 46,281,650,707.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,281,650,707.45/237,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,272.43

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