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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,591.35, 327,876.03 and 142,098.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,591.35, 327,876.03 and 142,098.05 is: 196,095.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,591.35 : 327,876.03 = 142,098.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,591.35/327,876.03 = 142,098.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,591.35x = 327,876.03 × 142,098.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,591.35x = 46,590,544,504.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,590,544,504.74/237,591.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,095.29

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