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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,287.31, 327,405.85 and 140,521.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,287.31, 327,405.85 and 140,521.57 is: 193,889.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,287.31 : 327,405.85 = 140,521.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,287.31/327,405.85 = 140,521.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,287.31x = 327,405.85 × 140,521.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,287.31x = 46,007,582,899.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,007,582,899.37/237,287.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,889.78

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