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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,338.51, 327,685.71 and 140,573.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,338.51, 327,685.71 and 140,573.48 is: 194,085.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,338.51 : 327,685.71 = 140,573.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,338.51/327,685.71 = 140,573.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,338.51x = 327,685.71 × 140,573.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,338.51x = 46,063,918,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,063,918,962.54/237,338.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,085.32

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