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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,144.69, 327,256.08 and 141,632.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,144.69, 327,256.08 and 141,632.91 is: 195,451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,144.69 : 327,256.08 = 141,632.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,144.69/327,256.08 = 141,632.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,144.69x = 327,256.08 × 141,632.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,144.69x = 46,350,230,925.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,350,230,925.59/237,144.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,451.27

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