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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,235.89, 327,353.23 and 141,722.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,235.89, 327,353.23 and 141,722.31 is: 195,557.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,235.89 : 327,353.23 = 141,722.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,235.89/327,353.23 = 141,722.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,235.89x = 327,353.23 × 141,722.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,235.89x = 46,393,255,941.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,393,255,941.56/237,235.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,557.49

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