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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,584.75, 327,866.94 and 142,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,584.75, 327,866.94 and 142,091.44 is: 196,086.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,584.75 : 327,866.94 = 142,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,584.75/327,866.94 = 142,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,584.75x = 327,866.94 × 142,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,584.75x = 46,587,084,813.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,587,084,813.33/237,584.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,086.18

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