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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,029.91, 327,107.19 and 143,896.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,029.91, 327,107.19 and 143,896.77 is: 198,581.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,029.91 : 327,107.19 = 143,896.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,029.91/327,107.19 = 143,896.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,029.91x = 327,107.19 × 143,896.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,029.91x = 47,069,668,624.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,069,668,624.39/237,029.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,581.14

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