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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,477.51, 356,307.56 and 142,773.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,477.51, 356,307.56 and 142,773.06 is: 214,214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,477.51 : 356,307.56 = 142,773.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,477.51/356,307.56 = 142,773.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,477.51x = 356,307.56 × 142,773.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,477.51x = 50,871,119,928.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,871,119,928.47/237,477.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,214.47

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