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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,194.81, 327,322.56 and 140,403.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,194.81, 327,322.56 and 140,403.66 is: 193,753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,194.81 : 327,322.56 = 140,403.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,194.81/327,322.56 = 140,403.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,194.81x = 327,322.56 × 140,403.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,194.81x = 45,957,285,424.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,957,285,424.57/237,194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,753.33

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