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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,056.04, 327,110.47 and 140,262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,056.04, 327,110.47 and 140,262.86 is: 193,546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,056.04 : 327,110.47 = 140,262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,056.04/327,110.47 = 140,262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,056.04x = 327,110.47 × 140,262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,056.04x = 45,881,450,525.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,881,450,525.26/237,056.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,546.85

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