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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,043.38, 327,093.08 and 140,250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,043.38, 327,093.08 and 140,250.20 is: 193,529.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,043.38 : 327,093.08 = 140,250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,043.38/327,093.08 = 140,250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,043.38x = 327,093.08 × 140,250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,043.38x = 45,874,870,005.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,874,870,005.10/237,043.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,529.43

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