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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,042.63, 327,092.04 and 140,249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,042.63, 327,092.04 and 140,249.45 is: 193,528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,042.63 : 327,092.04 = 140,249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,042.63/327,092.04 = 140,249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,042.63x = 327,092.04 × 140,249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,042.63x = 45,874,479,527.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,874,479,527.11/237,042.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,528.39

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