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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,259.06, 327,407.73 and 141,818.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,259.06, 327,407.73 and 141,818.38 is: 195,703.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,259.06 : 327,407.73 = 141,818.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,259.06/327,407.73 = 141,818.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,259.06x = 327,407.73 × 141,818.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,259.06x = 46,432,433,868.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,432,433,868.08/237,259.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,703.52

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