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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,956.24, 328,266.42 and 142,444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,956.24, 328,266.42 and 142,444.60 is: 196,505.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,956.24 : 328,266.42 = 142,444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,956.24/328,266.42 = 142,444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,956.24x = 328,266.42 × 142,444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,956.24x = 46,759,778,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,759,778,890.33/237,956.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,505.79

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