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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,094.88, 327,212.74 and 141,599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,094.88, 327,212.74 and 141,599.52 is: 195,420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,094.88 : 327,212.74 = 141,599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,094.88/327,212.74 = 141,599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,094.88x = 327,212.74 × 141,599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,094.88x = 46,333,166,921.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,333,166,921.88/237,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,420.36

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