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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,955.68, 327,021.71 and 140,190.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,955.68, 327,021.71 and 140,190.65 is: 193,476.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,955.68 : 327,021.71 = 140,190.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,955.68/327,021.71 = 140,190.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,955.68x = 327,021.71 × 140,190.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,955.68x = 45,845,384,979.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,845,384,979.28/236,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,476.62

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