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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,199.28, 327,302.72 and 141,685.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,199.28, 327,302.72 and 141,685.70 is: 195,506.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,199.28 : 327,302.72 = 141,685.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,199.28/327,302.72 = 141,685.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,199.28x = 327,302.72 × 141,685.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,199.28x = 46,374,112,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,374,112,650.16/237,199.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,506.97

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