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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,604.38, 327,893.94 and 142,111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,604.38, 327,893.94 and 142,111.08 is: 196,113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,604.38 : 327,893.94 = 142,111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,604.38/327,893.94 = 142,111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,604.38x = 327,893.94 × 142,111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,604.38x = 46,597,361,938.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,597,361,938.86/237,604.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,113.23

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