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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,580.96, 327,861.73 and 142,087.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,580.96, 327,861.73 and 142,087.66 is: 196,080.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,580.96 : 327,861.73 = 142,087.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,580.96/327,861.73 = 142,087.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,580.96x = 327,861.73 × 142,087.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,580.96x = 46,585,106,019.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,585,106,019.25/237,580.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,080.97

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