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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,035.79, 327,103.11 and 140,244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,035.79, 327,103.11 and 140,244.64 is: 193,533.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,035.79 : 327,103.11 = 140,244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,035.79/327,103.11 = 140,244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,035.79x = 327,103.11 × 140,244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,035.79x = 45,874,457,087.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,874,457,087.07/237,035.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,533.88

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