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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,218.71, 327,329.49 and 141,705.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,218.71, 327,329.49 and 141,705.13 is: 195,533.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,218.71 : 327,329.49 = 141,705.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,218.71/327,329.49 = 141,705.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,218.71x = 327,329.49 × 141,705.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,218.71x = 46,384,267,933.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,384,267,933.28/237,218.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,533.77

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