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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,394.05, 327,551.41 and 140,549.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,394.05, 327,551.41 and 140,549.82 is: 193,927.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,394.05 : 327,551.41 = 140,549.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,394.05/327,551.41 = 140,549.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,394.05x = 327,551.41 × 140,549.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,394.05x = 46,037,291,716.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,037,291,716.25/237,394.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,927.74

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