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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,196.87, 327,325.40 and 140,405.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,196.87, 327,325.40 and 140,405.72 is: 193,756.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,196.87 : 327,325.40 = 140,405.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,196.87/327,325.40 = 140,405.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,196.87x = 327,325.40 × 140,405.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,196.87x = 45,958,358,461.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,958,358,461.29/237,196.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,756.18

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