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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,568.27, 356,011.38 and 142,837.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,568.27, 356,011.38 and 142,837.15 is: 214,050.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,568.27 : 356,011.38 = 142,837.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,568.27/356,011.38 = 142,837.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,568.27x = 356,011.38 × 142,837.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,568.27x = 50,851,650,886.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,851,650,886.77/237,568.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,050.68

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