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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,333.76, 327,679.14 and 140,568.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,333.76, 327,679.14 and 140,568.73 is: 194,078.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,333.76 : 327,679.14 = 140,568.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,333.76/327,679.14 = 140,568.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,333.76x = 327,679.14 × 140,568.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,333.76x = 46,061,438,918.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,061,438,918.90/237,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,078.75

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