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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,256.38, 327,436.07 and 141,761.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,256.38, 327,436.07 and 141,761.03 is: 195,643.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,256.38 : 327,436.07 = 141,761.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,256.38/327,436.07 = 141,761.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,256.38x = 327,436.07 × 141,761.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,256.38x = 46,417,672,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,417,672,196.37/237,256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,643.52

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