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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,588.35, 327,871.89 and 142,095.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,588.35, 327,871.89 and 142,095.05 is: 196,091.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,588.35 : 327,871.89 = 142,095.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,588.35/327,871.89 = 142,095.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,588.35x = 327,871.89 × 142,095.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,588.35x = 46,588,972,603.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,588,972,603.14/237,588.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,091.15

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