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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,611.64, 327,785.22 and 142,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,611.64, 327,785.22 and 142,093.20 is: 196,017.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,611.64 : 327,785.22 = 142,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,611.64/327,785.22 = 142,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,611.64x = 327,785.22 × 142,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,611.64x = 46,576,050,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,576,050,822.50/237,611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,017.55

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