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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,293.46, 327,560.04 and 141,782.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,293.46, 327,560.04 and 141,782.31 is: 195,716.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,293.46 : 327,560.04 = 141,782.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,293.46/327,560.04 = 141,782.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,293.46x = 327,560.04 × 141,782.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,293.46x = 46,442,219,134.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,442,219,134.89/237,293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,716.39

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