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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,057.04, 327,111.85 and 140,263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,057.04, 327,111.85 and 140,263.87 is: 193,548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,057.04 : 327,111.85 = 140,263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,057.04/327,111.85 = 140,263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,057.04x = 327,111.85 × 140,263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,057.04x = 45,881,971,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,881,971,666.98/237,057.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,548.23

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