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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,224.96, 327,316.92 and 141,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,224.96, 327,316.92 and 141,713 is: 195,531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,224.96 : 327,316.92 = 141,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,224.96/327,316.92 = 141,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,224.96x = 327,316.92 × 141,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,224.96x = 46,385,062,683.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,385,062,683.96/237,224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,531.97

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