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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,221.96, 327,333.97 and 141,708.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,221.96, 327,333.97 and 141,708.38 is: 195,538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,221.96 : 327,333.97 = 141,708.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,221.96/327,333.97 = 141,708.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,221.96x = 327,333.97 × 141,708.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,221.96x = 46,385,966,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,385,966,607.67/237,221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,538.25

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