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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,015.18, 327,086.10 and 141,504.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,015.18, 327,086.10 and 141,504.06 is: 195,278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,015.18 : 327,086.10 = 141,504.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,015.18/327,086.10 = 141,504.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,015.18x = 327,086.10 × 141,504.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,015.18x = 46,284,011,119.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,284,011,119.57/237,015.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,278.68

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