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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,282.10, 327,398.66 and 140,516.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,282.10, 327,398.66 and 140,516.38 is: 193,882.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,282.10 : 327,398.66 = 140,516.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,282.10/327,398.66 = 140,516.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,282.10x = 327,398.66 × 140,516.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,282.10x = 46,004,874,520.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,004,874,520.05/237,282.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,882.62

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