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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,705, 328,032.90 and 142,215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,705, 328,032.90 and 142,215.72 is: 196,257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,705 : 328,032.90 = 142,215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,705/328,032.90 = 142,215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,705x = 328,032.90 × 142,215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,705x = 46,651,435,057.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,651,435,057.19/237,705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,257.69

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