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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,205.64, 327,311.51 and 141,692.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,205.64, 327,311.51 and 141,692.06 is: 195,515.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,205.64 : 327,311.51 = 141,692.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,205.64/327,311.51 = 141,692.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,205.64x = 327,311.51 × 141,692.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,205.64x = 46,377,442,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,377,442,223.43/237,205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,515.76

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