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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,937.70, 328,381.48 and 142,444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,937.70, 328,381.48 and 142,444.34 is: 196,589.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,937.70 : 328,381.48 = 142,444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,937.70/328,381.48 = 142,444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,937.70x = 328,381.48 × 142,444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,937.70x = 46,776,083,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,776,083,186.82/237,937.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,589.62

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