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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,661.16, 327,964.02 and 142,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,661.16, 327,964.02 and 142,111.40 is: 196,108.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,661.16 : 327,964.02 = 142,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,661.16/327,964.02 = 142,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,661.16x = 327,964.02 × 142,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,661.16x = 46,607,426,031.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,607,426,031.83/237,661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,108.72

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