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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,643.56, 356,358.83 and 141,626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,643.56, 356,358.83 and 141,626.12 is: 212,375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,643.56 : 356,358.83 = 141,626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,643.56/356,358.83 = 141,626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,643.56x = 356,358.83 × 141,626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,643.56x = 50,469,715,930.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,469,715,930.71/237,643.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,375.69

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