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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,241.26, 327,360.69 and 141,727.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,241.26, 327,360.69 and 141,727.68 is: 195,564.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,241.26 : 327,360.69 = 141,727.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,241.26/327,360.69 = 141,727.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,241.26x = 327,360.69 × 141,727.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,241.26x = 46,396,071,116.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,396,071,116.90/237,241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,564.93

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