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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,259.38, 327,440.22 and 141,764.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,259.38, 327,440.22 and 141,764.04 is: 195,647.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,259.38 : 327,440.22 = 141,764.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,259.38/327,440.22 = 141,764.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,259.38x = 327,440.22 × 141,764.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,259.38x = 46,419,248,445.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,419,248,445.69/237,259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,647.69

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