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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,247.56, 327,391.88 and 141,806.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,247.56, 327,391.88 and 141,806.88 is: 195,687.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,247.56 : 327,391.88 = 141,806.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,247.56/327,391.88 = 141,806.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,247.56x = 327,391.88 × 141,806.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,247.56x = 46,426,420,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,426,420,331.10/237,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,687.66

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