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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,217.71, 327,328.11 and 141,704.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,217.71, 327,328.11 and 141,704.13 is: 195,532.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,217.71 : 327,328.11 = 141,704.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,217.71/327,328.11 = 141,704.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,217.71x = 327,328.11 × 141,704.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,217.71x = 46,383,745,052.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,383,745,052.09/237,217.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,532.39

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