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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,059.40, 327,115.12 and 140,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,059.40, 327,115.12 and 140,266.20 is: 193,551.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,059.40 : 327,115.12 = 140,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,059.40/327,115.12 = 140,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,059.40x = 327,115.12 × 140,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,059.40x = 45,883,194,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,883,194,844.94/237,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,551.47

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