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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,610.64, 327,783.84 and 142,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,610.64, 327,783.84 and 142,092.20 is: 196,016.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,610.64 : 327,783.84 = 142,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,610.64/327,783.84 = 142,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,610.64x = 327,783.84 × 142,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,610.64x = 46,575,526,950.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,575,526,950.05/237,610.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,016.17

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