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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,254.13, 327,400.25 and 145,345.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,254.13, 327,400.25 and 145,345.32 is: 200,570.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,254.13 : 327,400.25 = 145,345.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,254.13/327,400.25 = 145,345.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,254.13x = 327,400.25 × 145,345.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,254.13x = 47,586,093,377.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,586,093,377.60/237,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,570.14

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