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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,059.46, 327,135.69 and 140,268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,059.46, 327,135.69 and 140,268.33 is: 193,566.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,059.46 : 327,135.69 = 140,268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,059.46/327,135.69 = 140,268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,059.46x = 327,135.69 × 140,268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,059.46x = 45,886,776,919.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,886,776,919.70/237,059.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,566.53

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