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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,134.25, 327,257.24 and 140,393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,134.25, 327,257.24 and 140,393.66 is: 193,750.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,134.25 : 327,257.24 = 140,393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,134.25/327,257.24 = 140,393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,134.25x = 327,257.24 × 140,393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,134.25x = 45,944,839,346.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,944,839,346.84/237,134.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,750.33

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