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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,030.29, 327,107.72 and 143,897.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,030.29, 327,107.72 and 143,897.15 is: 198,581.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,030.29 : 327,107.72 = 143,897.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,030.29/327,107.72 = 143,897.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,030.29x = 327,107.72 × 143,897.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,030.29x = 47,069,866,295.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,069,866,295.97/237,030.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,581.66

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