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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,588.64, 356,332.80 and 141,568.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,588.64, 356,332.80 and 141,568.42 is: 212,322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,588.64 : 356,332.80 = 141,568.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,588.64/356,332.80 = 141,568.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,588.64x = 356,332.80 × 141,568.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,588.64x = 50,445,471,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,445,471,490.18/237,588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,322.74

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