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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,818.59, 356,252.59 and 142,996.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,818.59, 356,252.59 and 142,996.85 is: 214,209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,818.59 : 356,252.59 = 142,996.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,818.59/356,252.59 = 142,996.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,818.59x = 356,252.59 × 142,996.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,818.59x = 50,942,997,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,942,997,459.36/237,818.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,209.48

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