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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,258.06, 327,406.35 and 141,817.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,258.06, 327,406.35 and 141,817.38 is: 195,702.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,258.06 : 327,406.35 = 141,817.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,258.06/327,406.35 = 141,817.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,258.06x = 327,406.35 × 141,817.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,258.06x = 46,431,910,752.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,431,910,752.36/237,258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,702.14

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