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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,141.84, 327,255.24 and 141,704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,141.84, 327,255.24 and 141,704.40 is: 195,551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,141.84 : 327,255.24 = 141,704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,141.84/327,255.24 = 141,704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,141.84x = 327,255.24 × 141,704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,141.84x = 46,373,507,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,373,507,431.06/237,141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,551.77

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