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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,195.18, 327,323.08 and 140,404.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,195.18, 327,323.08 and 140,404.03 is: 193,753.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,195.18 : 327,323.08 = 140,404.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,195.18/327,323.08 = 140,404.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,195.18x = 327,323.08 × 140,404.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,195.18x = 45,957,479,544.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,957,479,544.01/237,195.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,753.85

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