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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,556.08, 327,869.64 and 142,073.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,556.08, 327,869.64 and 142,073.28 is: 196,086.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,556.08 : 327,869.64 = 142,073.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,556.08/327,869.64 = 142,073.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,556.08x = 327,869.64 × 142,073.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,556.08x = 46,581,515,167.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,581,515,167.22/237,556.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,086.39

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