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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,222.96, 327,335.35 and 141,709.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,222.96, 327,335.35 and 141,709.38 is: 195,539.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,222.96 : 327,335.35 = 141,709.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,222.96/327,335.35 = 141,709.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,222.96x = 327,335.35 × 141,709.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,222.96x = 46,386,489,500.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,386,489,500.58/237,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,539.63

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