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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,979.98, 328,388.04 and 142,484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,979.98, 328,388.04 and 142,484.22 is: 196,613.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,979.98 : 328,388.04 = 142,484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,979.98/328,388.04 = 142,484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,979.98x = 328,388.04 × 142,484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,979.98x = 46,790,113,736.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,790,113,736.73/237,979.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,613.66

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