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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,045.76, 327,096.36 and 140,252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,045.76, 327,096.36 and 140,252.58 is: 193,532.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,045.76 : 327,096.36 = 140,252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,045.76/327,096.36 = 140,252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,045.76x = 327,096.36 × 140,252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,045.76x = 45,876,108,398.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,876,108,398.61/237,045.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,532.71

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