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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,625.34, 327,922.92 and 142,154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,625.34, 327,922.92 and 142,154.48 is: 196,173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,625.34 : 327,922.92 = 142,154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,625.34/327,922.92 = 142,154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,625.34x = 327,922.92 × 142,154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,625.34x = 46,615,712,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,615,712,172.68/237,625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,173.15

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