The hot-air balloon contains air having a weight of 0.00193slugs/ft3, while the surrounding air having a weight of 0.00237slugs/ft3. Determine the maximum weight of the load the balloon can lift if the volume of air it contains is 120,000 ft3. The empty weight of the balloon is 200 lb.

The hot-air balloon contains air having a weight of 0.00193slugs/ft3, while the surrounding air having a weight of 0.00237slugs/ft3. Determine the maximum weight of the load the balloon can lift if the volume of air it contains is 120,000 ft3. The empty weight of the balloon is 200 lb.

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