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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,130.02, 327,251.41 and 140,389.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,130.02, 327,251.41 and 140,389.43 is: 193,744.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,130.02 : 327,251.41 = 140,389.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,130.02/327,251.41 = 140,389.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,130.02x = 327,251.41 × 140,389.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,130.02x = 45,942,636,929.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,942,636,929.37/237,130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,744.50

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