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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,817.84, 356,251.46 and 142,996.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,817.84, 356,251.46 and 142,996.10 is: 214,208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,817.84 : 356,251.46 = 142,996.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,817.84/356,251.46 = 142,996.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,817.84x = 356,251.46 × 142,996.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,817.84x = 50,942,569,399.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,942,569,399.31/237,817.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,208.36

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