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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,223.60, 327,327.01 and 140,507.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,223.60, 327,327.01 and 140,507.17 is: 193,875.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,223.60 : 327,327.01 = 140,507.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,223.60/327,327.01 = 140,507.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,223.60x = 327,327.01 × 140,507.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,223.60x = 45,991,791,839.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,991,791,839.66/237,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,875.28

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