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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,215.12, 327,347.24 and 141,774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,215.12, 327,347.24 and 141,774.44 is: 195,642.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,215.12 : 327,347.24 = 141,774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,215.12/327,347.24 = 141,774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,215.12x = 327,347.24 × 141,774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,215.12x = 46,409,472,809.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,409,472,809.35/237,215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,642.98

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