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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,323.52, 355,737.42 and 142,553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,323.52, 355,737.42 and 142,553.52 is: 213,681.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,323.52 : 355,737.42 = 142,553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,323.52/355,737.42 = 142,553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,323.52x = 355,737.42 × 142,553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,323.52x = 50,711,621,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,711,621,416.72/237,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,681.40

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