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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,593.36, 327,878.76 and 142,100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,593.36, 327,878.76 and 142,100.08 is: 196,098.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,593.36 : 327,878.76 = 142,100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,593.36/327,878.76 = 142,100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,593.36x = 327,878.76 × 142,100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,593.36x = 46,591,598,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,591,598,026.30/237,593.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,098.06

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