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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,758.13, 328,105.62 and 142,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,758.13, 328,105.62 and 142,264.80 is: 196,325.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,758.13 : 328,105.62 = 142,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,758.13/328,105.62 = 142,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,758.13x = 328,105.62 × 142,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,758.13x = 46,677,880,408.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,677,880,408.18/237,758.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,325.07

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