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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,210.14, 327,317.72 and 141,696.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,210.14, 327,317.72 and 141,696.56 is: 195,521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,210.14 : 327,317.72 = 141,696.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,210.14/327,317.72 = 141,696.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,210.14x = 327,317.72 × 141,696.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,210.14x = 46,379,795,060.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,379,795,060.85/237,210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,521.97

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