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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,252.06, 327,398.09 and 141,811.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,252.06, 327,398.09 and 141,811.38 is: 195,693.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,252.06 : 327,398.09 = 141,811.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,252.06/327,398.09 = 141,811.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,252.06x = 327,398.09 × 141,811.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,252.06x = 46,428,774,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,428,774,243.21/237,252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,693.87

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