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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,582.09, 327,863.28 and 142,088.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,582.09, 327,863.28 and 142,088.78 is: 196,082.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,582.09 : 327,863.28 = 142,088.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,582.09/327,863.28 = 142,088.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,582.09x = 327,863.28 × 142,088.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,582.09x = 46,585,693,462.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,585,693,462.00/237,582.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,082.51

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