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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,819.09, 356,253.34 and 142,997.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,819.09, 356,253.34 and 142,997.35 is: 214,210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,819.09 : 356,253.34 = 142,997.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,819.09/356,253.34 = 142,997.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,819.09x = 356,253.34 × 142,997.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,819.09x = 50,943,282,833.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,943,282,833.66/237,819.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,210.23

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