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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,583.62, 327,865.39 and 142,090.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,583.62, 327,865.39 and 142,090.31 is: 196,084.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,583.62 : 327,865.39 = 142,090.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,583.62/327,865.39 = 142,090.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,583.62x = 327,865.39 × 142,090.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,583.62x = 46,586,495,367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,586,495,367.81/237,583.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,084.63

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