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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,249.81, 327,394.98 and 141,809.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,249.81, 327,394.98 and 141,809.13 is: 195,690.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,249.81 : 327,394.98 = 141,809.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,249.81/327,394.98 = 141,809.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,249.81x = 327,394.98 × 141,809.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,249.81x = 46,427,597,280.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,427,597,280.17/237,249.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,690.77

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