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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,609.64, 327,782.46 and 142,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,609.64, 327,782.46 and 142,091.20 is: 196,014.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,609.64 : 327,782.46 = 142,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,609.64/327,782.46 = 142,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,609.64x = 327,782.46 × 142,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,609.64x = 46,575,003,080.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,575,003,080.35/237,609.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,014.79

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