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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,341.14, 327,475.72 and 140,496.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,341.14, 327,475.72 and 140,496.22 is: 193,852.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,341.14 : 327,475.72 = 140,496.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,341.14/327,475.72 = 140,496.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,341.14x = 327,475.72 × 140,496.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,341.14x = 46,009,100,801.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,009,100,801.78/237,341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,852.19

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