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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,799.48, 328,176.66 and 141,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,799.48, 328,176.66 and 141,060.68 is: 194,671.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,799.48 : 328,176.66 = 141,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,799.48/328,176.66 = 141,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,799.48x = 328,176.66 × 141,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,799.48x = 46,292,822,819.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,292,822,819.73/237,799.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,671.67

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