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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,198.96, 327,281.04 and 141,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,198.96, 327,281.04 and 141,687 is: 195,496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,198.96 : 327,281.04 = 141,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,198.96/327,281.04 = 141,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,198.96x = 327,281.04 × 141,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,198.96x = 46,371,468,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,371,468,714.48/237,198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,496.09

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