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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,222.60, 327,325.64 and 140,506.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,222.60, 327,325.64 and 140,506.17 is: 193,873.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,222.60 : 327,325.64 = 140,506.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,222.60/327,325.64 = 140,506.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,222.60x = 327,325.64 × 140,506.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,222.60x = 45,991,271,316.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,991,271,316.67/237,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,873.90

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