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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,014.18, 327,084.72 and 141,503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,014.18, 327,084.72 and 141,503.06 is: 195,277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,014.18 : 327,084.72 = 141,503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,014.18/327,084.72 = 141,503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,014.18x = 327,084.72 × 141,503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,014.18x = 46,283,488,759.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,283,488,759.24/237,014.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,277.30

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