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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,804.32, 328,173.60 and 142,315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,804.32, 328,173.60 and 142,315.04 is: 196,396.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,804.32 : 328,173.60 = 142,315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,804.32/328,173.60 = 142,315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,804.32x = 328,173.60 × 142,315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,804.32x = 46,704,039,010.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,704,039,010.94/237,804.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,396.93

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