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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,339.14, 327,472.96 and 140,494.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,339.14, 327,472.96 and 140,494.22 is: 193,849.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,339.14 : 327,472.96 = 140,494.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,339.14/327,472.96 = 140,494.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,339.14x = 327,472.96 × 140,494.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,339.14x = 46,008,058,086.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,008,058,086.29/237,339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,849.43

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