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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,271.88, 327,402.82 and 141,758.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,271.88, 327,402.82 and 141,758.28 is: 195,607.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,271.88 : 327,402.82 = 141,758.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,271.88/327,402.82 = 141,758.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,271.88x = 327,402.82 × 141,758.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,271.88x = 46,412,060,630.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,412,060,630.35/237,271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,607.08

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