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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,579.96, 327,860.35 and 142,086.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,579.96, 327,860.35 and 142,086.66 is: 196,079.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,579.96 : 327,860.35 = 142,086.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,579.96/327,860.35 = 142,086.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,579.96x = 327,860.35 × 142,086.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,579.96x = 46,584,580,293.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,584,580,293.43/237,579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,079.59

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