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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,148.43, 327,375.12 and 140,321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,148.43, 327,375.12 and 140,321.84 is: 193,709.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,148.43 : 327,375.12 = 140,321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,148.43/327,375.12 = 140,321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,148.43x = 327,375.12 × 140,321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,148.43x = 45,937,876,870.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,937,876,870.14/237,148.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,709.39

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