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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,395.05, 327,552.79 and 140,550.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,395.05, 327,552.79 and 140,550.82 is: 193,929.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,395.05 : 327,552.79 = 140,550.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,395.05/327,552.79 = 140,550.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,395.05x = 327,552.79 × 140,550.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,395.05x = 46,037,813,227.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,037,813,227.79/237,395.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,929.12

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