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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,585.96, 327,868.62 and 142,092.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,585.96, 327,868.62 and 142,092.66 is: 196,087.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,585.96 : 327,868.62 = 142,092.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,585.96/327,868.62 = 142,092.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,585.96x = 327,868.62 × 142,092.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,585.96x = 46,587,724,346.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,587,724,346.33/237,585.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,087.87

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