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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,543.52, 327,583.84 and 142,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,543.52, 327,583.84 and 142,034.72 is: 195,872.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,543.52 : 327,583.84 = 142,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,543.52/327,583.84 = 142,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,543.52x = 327,583.84 × 142,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,543.52x = 46,528,278,990.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,528,278,990.92/237,543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,872.65

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