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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,319.68, 327,396.96 and 141,778.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,319.68, 327,396.96 and 141,778.56 is: 195,592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,319.68 : 327,396.96 = 141,778.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,319.68/327,396.96 = 141,778.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,319.68x = 327,396.96 × 141,778.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,319.68x = 46,417,869,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,417,869,537.18/237,319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,592.16

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