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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,581.96, 327,863.10 and 142,088.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,581.96, 327,863.10 and 142,088.66 is: 196,082.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,581.96 : 327,863.10 = 142,088.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,581.96/327,863.10 = 142,088.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,581.96x = 327,863.10 × 142,088.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,581.96x = 46,585,628,542.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,585,628,542.45/237,581.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,082.35

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