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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,932.18, 328,373.86 and 142,438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,932.18, 328,373.86 and 142,438.86 is: 196,582.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,932.18 : 328,373.86 = 142,438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,932.18/328,373.86 = 142,438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,932.18x = 328,373.86 × 142,438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,932.18x = 46,773,198,272.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,773,198,272.20/237,932.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,582.06

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