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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,848.20, 356,717.70 and 141,812.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,848.20, 356,717.70 and 141,812.58 is: 212,686.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,848.20 : 356,717.70 = 141,812.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,848.20/356,717.70 = 141,812.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,848.20x = 356,717.70 × 141,812.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,848.20x = 50,587,057,368.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,587,057,368.67/237,848.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,686.32

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