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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,517.15, 327,775.98 and 142,023.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,517.15, 327,775.98 and 142,023.85 is: 195,994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,517.15 : 327,775.98 = 142,023.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,517.15/327,775.98 = 142,023.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,517.15x = 327,775.98 × 142,023.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,517.15x = 46,552,006,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,552,006,617.12/237,517.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,994.30

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