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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,650.80, 327,927 and 142,122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,650.80, 327,927 and 142,122.64 is: 196,110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,650.80 : 327,927 = 142,122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,650.80/327,927 = 142,122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,650.80x = 327,927 × 142,122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,650.80x = 46,605,850,967.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,605,850,967.28/237,650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,110.64

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