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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,587.75, 327,871.08 and 142,094.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,587.75, 327,871.08 and 142,094.45 is: 196,090.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,587.75 : 327,871.08 = 142,094.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,587.75/327,871.08 = 142,094.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,587.75x = 327,871.08 × 142,094.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,587.75x = 46,588,659,144.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,588,659,144.15/237,587.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,090.33

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