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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,217.34, 327,327.59 and 141,703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,217.34, 327,327.59 and 141,703.76 is: 195,531.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,217.34 : 327,327.59 = 141,703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,217.34/327,327.59 = 141,703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,217.34x = 327,327.59 × 141,703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,217.34x = 46,383,550,254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,383,550,254.74/237,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,531.87

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