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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,955.24, 328,265.04 and 142,443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,955.24, 328,265.04 and 142,443.60 is: 196,504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,955.24 : 328,265.04 = 142,443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,955.24/328,265.04 = 142,443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,955.24x = 328,265.04 × 142,443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,955.24x = 46,759,254,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,759,254,051.74/237,955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,504.41

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