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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,590.35, 327,874.65 and 142,097.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,590.35, 327,874.65 and 142,097.05 is: 196,093.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,590.35 : 327,874.65 = 142,097.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,590.35/327,874.65 = 142,097.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,590.35x = 327,874.65 × 142,097.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,590.35x = 46,590,020,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,590,020,534.78/237,590.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,093.91

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