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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,604.78, 356,300.64 and 141,587.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,604.78, 356,300.64 and 141,587.27 is: 212,317.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,604.78 : 356,300.64 = 141,587.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,604.78/356,300.64 = 141,587.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,604.78x = 356,300.64 × 141,587.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,604.78x = 50,447,636,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,447,636,475.67/237,604.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,317.43

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