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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,147.42, 327,373.73 and 140,320.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,147.42, 327,373.73 and 140,320.83 is: 193,708.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,147.42 : 327,373.73 = 140,320.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,147.42/327,373.73 = 140,320.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,147.42x = 327,373.73 × 140,320.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,147.42x = 45,937,355,355.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,937,355,355.35/237,147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,708.01

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