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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,285.20, 327,402.86 and 140,519.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,285.20, 327,402.86 and 140,519.46 is: 193,886.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,285.20 : 327,402.86 = 140,519.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,285.20/327,402.86 = 140,519.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,285.20x = 327,402.86 × 140,519.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,285.20x = 46,006,472,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,006,472,563.60/237,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,886.82

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