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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,554.11, 355,835.34 and 142,482.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,554.11, 355,835.34 and 142,482.79 is: 213,426.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,554.11 : 355,835.34 = 142,482.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,554.11/355,835.34 = 142,482.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,554.11x = 355,835.34 × 142,482.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,554.11x = 50,700,412,023.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,700,412,023.80/237,554.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,426.79

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