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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,392.48, 327,549.25 and 140,548.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,392.48, 327,549.25 and 140,548.25 is: 193,925.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,392.48 : 327,549.25 = 140,548.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,392.48/327,549.25 = 140,548.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,392.48x = 327,549.25 × 140,548.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,392.48x = 46,036,471,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,036,471,887.20/237,392.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,925.57

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