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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,565.27, 356,006.89 and 142,834.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,565.27, 356,006.89 and 142,834.15 is: 214,046.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,565.27 : 356,006.89 = 142,834.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,565.27/356,006.89 = 142,834.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,565.27x = 356,006.89 × 142,834.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,565.27x = 50,849,941,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,849,941,527.29/237,565.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,046.19

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