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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,214.75, 327,346.73 and 141,774.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,214.75, 327,346.73 and 141,774.07 is: 195,642.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,214.75 : 327,346.73 = 141,774.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,214.75/327,346.73 = 141,774.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,214.75x = 327,346.73 × 141,774.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,214.75x = 46,409,277,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,409,277,217.71/237,214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,642.46

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