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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,219.96, 327,331.22 and 141,706.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,219.96, 327,331.22 and 141,706.38 is: 195,535.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,219.96 : 327,331.22 = 141,706.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,219.96/327,331.22 = 141,706.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,219.96x = 327,331.22 × 141,706.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,219.96x = 46,384,921,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,384,921,538.65/237,219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,535.49

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