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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,904.58, 328,285.35 and 142,409.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,904.58, 328,285.35 and 142,409.22 is: 196,510.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,904.58 : 328,285.35 = 142,409.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,904.58/328,285.35 = 142,409.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,904.58x = 328,285.35 × 142,409.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,904.58x = 46,750,860,630.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,750,860,630.93/237,904.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,510.97

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