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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,564.27, 356,005.40 and 142,833.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,564.27, 356,005.40 and 142,833.15 is: 214,044.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,564.27 : 356,005.40 = 142,833.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,564.27/356,005.40 = 142,833.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,564.27x = 356,005.40 × 142,833.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,564.27x = 50,849,371,984.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,849,371,984.84/237,564.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,044.70

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