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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,584.60, 327,866.73 and 142,091.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,584.60, 327,866.73 and 142,091.30 is: 196,085.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,584.60 : 327,866.73 = 142,091.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,584.60/327,866.73 = 142,091.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,584.60x = 327,866.73 × 142,091.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,584.60x = 46,587,008,253.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,587,008,253.12/237,584.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,085.98

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