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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,219.58, 327,330.70 and 141,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,219.58, 327,330.70 and 141,706 is: 195,534.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,219.58 : 327,330.70 = 141,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,219.58/327,330.70 = 141,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,219.58x = 327,330.70 × 141,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,219.58x = 46,384,724,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,384,724,174.20/237,219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,534.97

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