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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,557.08, 327,871.02 and 142,074.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,557.08, 327,871.02 and 142,074.28 is: 196,087.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,557.08 : 327,871.02 = 142,074.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,557.08/327,871.02 = 142,074.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,557.08x = 327,871.02 × 142,074.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,557.08x = 46,582,039,099.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,582,039,099.37/237,557.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,087.77

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