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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,393.05, 327,550.04 and 140,548.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,393.05, 327,550.04 and 140,548.82 is: 193,926.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,393.05 : 327,550.04 = 140,548.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,393.05/327,550.04 = 140,548.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,393.05x = 327,550.04 × 140,548.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,393.05x = 46,036,770,910.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,036,770,910.21/237,393.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,926.36

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