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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,927.24, 328,226.40 and 142,415.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,927.24, 328,226.40 and 142,415.55 is: 196,465.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,927.24 : 328,226.40 = 142,415.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,927.24/328,226.40 = 142,415.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,927.24x = 328,226.40 × 142,415.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,927.24x = 46,744,543,280.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,744,543,280.52/237,927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,465.71

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