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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,279.20, 327,394.66 and 140,513.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,279.20, 327,394.66 and 140,513.45 is: 193,878.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,279.20 : 327,394.66 = 140,513.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,279.20/327,394.66 = 140,513.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,279.20x = 327,394.66 × 140,513.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,279.20x = 46,003,352,485.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,003,352,485.61/237,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,878.57

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