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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,584.85, 327,867.08 and 142,091.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,584.85, 327,867.08 and 142,091.55 is: 196,086.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,584.85 : 327,867.08 = 142,091.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,584.85/327,867.08 = 142,091.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,584.85x = 327,867.08 × 142,091.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,584.85x = 46,587,140,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,587,140,880.72/237,584.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,086.33

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