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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,045.38, 327,095.82 and 140,252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,045.38, 327,095.82 and 140,252.22 is: 193,532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,045.38 : 327,095.82 = 140,252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,045.38/327,095.82 = 140,252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,045.38x = 327,095.82 × 140,252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,045.38x = 45,875,914,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,875,914,907.72/237,045.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,532.20

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