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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,133.68, 327,249.72 and 141,622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,133.68, 327,249.72 and 141,622.44 is: 195,442.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,133.68 : 327,249.72 = 141,622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,133.68/327,249.72 = 141,622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,133.68x = 327,249.72 × 141,622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,133.68x = 46,345,903,835.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,345,903,835.72/237,133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,442.10

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