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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,127.77, 327,248.30 and 140,387.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,127.77, 327,248.30 and 140,387.18 is: 193,741.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,127.77 : 327,248.30 = 140,387.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,127.77/327,248.30 = 140,387.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,127.77x = 327,248.30 × 140,387.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,127.77x = 45,941,464,711.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,941,464,711.52/237,127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,741.39

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