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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,536, 327,790.08 and 142,095.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,536, 327,790.08 and 142,095.44 is: 196,085.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,536 : 327,790.08 = 142,095.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,536/327,790.08 = 142,095.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,536x = 327,790.08 × 142,095.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,536x = 46,577,475,645.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,577,475,645.24/237,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,085.96

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