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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,227.68, 327,366.16 and 141,712.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,227.68, 327,366.16 and 141,712.16 is: 195,557.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,227.68 : 327,366.16 = 141,712.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,227.68/327,366.16 = 141,712.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,227.68x = 327,366.16 × 141,712.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,227.68x = 46,391,765,644.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,391,765,644.51/237,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,557.98

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