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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,129.65, 327,211.38 and 140,337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,129.65, 327,211.38 and 140,337.74 is: 193,649.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,129.65 : 327,211.38 = 140,337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,129.65/327,211.38 = 140,337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,129.65x = 327,211.38 × 140,337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,129.65x = 45,920,106,061.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,920,106,061.28/237,129.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,649.79

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