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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,583.71, 327,865.53 and 142,090.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,583.71, 327,865.53 and 142,090.43 is: 196,084.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,583.71 : 327,865.53 = 142,090.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,583.71/327,865.53 = 142,090.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,583.71x = 327,865.53 × 142,090.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,583.71x = 46,586,552,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,586,552,500.55/237,583.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,084.79

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