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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,043.63, 327,093.42 and 140,250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,043.63, 327,093.42 and 140,250.45 is: 193,529.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,043.63 : 327,093.42 = 140,250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,043.63/327,093.42 = 140,250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,043.63x = 327,093.42 × 140,250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,043.63x = 45,874,999,347.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,874,999,347.04/237,043.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,529.77

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