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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,671.64, 327,955.68 and 142,143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,671.64, 327,955.68 and 142,143.48 is: 196,139.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,671.64 : 327,955.68 = 142,143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,671.64/327,955.68 = 142,143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,671.64x = 327,955.68 × 142,143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,671.64x = 46,616,761,640.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,616,761,640.97/237,671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,139.35

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