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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,266.85, 327,450.60 and 141,771.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,266.85, 327,450.60 and 141,771.54 is: 195,658.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,266.85 : 327,450.60 = 141,771.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,266.85/327,450.60 = 141,771.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,266.85x = 327,450.60 × 141,771.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,266.85x = 46,423,175,835.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,423,175,835.92/237,266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,658.08

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