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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,829.29, 328,214.67 and 142,317.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,829.29, 328,214.67 and 142,317.60 is: 196,404.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,829.29 : 328,214.67 = 142,317.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,829.29/328,214.67 = 142,317.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,829.29x = 328,214.67 × 142,317.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,829.29x = 46,710,721,766.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,710,721,766.53/237,829.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,404.42

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