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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,338.14, 327,471.58 and 140,493.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,338.14, 327,471.58 and 140,493.22 is: 193,848.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,338.14 : 327,471.58 = 140,493.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,338.14/327,471.58 = 140,493.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,338.14x = 327,471.58 × 140,493.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,338.14x = 46,007,537,866.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,007,537,866.28/237,338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,848.06

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