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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,623.34, 327,920.16 and 142,152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,623.34, 327,920.16 and 142,152.48 is: 196,170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,623.34 : 327,920.16 = 142,152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,623.34/327,920.16 = 142,152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,623.34x = 327,920.16 × 142,152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,623.34x = 46,614,663,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,614,663,986.00/237,623.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,170.39

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