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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,335.50, 327,681.56 and 140,570.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,335.50, 327,681.56 and 140,570.47 is: 194,081.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,335.50 : 327,681.56 = 140,570.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,335.50/327,681.56 = 140,570.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,335.50x = 327,681.56 × 140,570.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,335.50x = 46,062,350,431.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,062,350,431.76/237,335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,081.17

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