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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,220.96, 327,332.59 and 141,707.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,220.96, 327,332.59 and 141,707.38 is: 195,536.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,220.96 : 327,332.59 = 141,707.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,220.96/327,332.59 = 141,707.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,220.96x = 327,332.59 × 141,707.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,220.96x = 46,385,443,717.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,385,443,717.51/237,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,536.87

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