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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,039.96, 327,114.36 and 141,602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,039.96, 327,114.36 and 141,602.52 is: 195,411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,039.96 : 327,114.36 = 141,602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,039.96/327,114.36 = 141,602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,039.96x = 327,114.36 × 141,602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,039.96x = 46,320,217,704.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,320,217,704.19/237,039.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,411.01

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