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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,220.58, 327,332.08 and 141,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,220.58, 327,332.08 and 141,707 is: 195,536.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,220.58 : 327,332.08 = 141,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,220.58/327,332.08 = 141,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,220.58x = 327,332.08 × 141,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,220.58x = 46,385,247,060.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,385,247,060.56/237,220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,536.35

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