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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,057.12, 327,135.78 and 141,690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,057.12, 327,135.78 and 141,690.96 is: 195,531.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,057.12 : 327,135.78 = 141,690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,057.12/327,135.78 = 141,690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,057.12x = 327,135.78 × 141,690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,057.12x = 46,352,182,718.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,352,182,718.55/237,057.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,531.70

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