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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,528, 327,779.04 and 142,087.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,528, 327,779.04 and 142,087.44 is: 196,074.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,528 : 327,779.04 = 142,087.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,528/327,779.04 = 142,087.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,528x = 327,779.04 × 142,087.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,528x = 46,573,284,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,573,284,679.26/237,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,074.92

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