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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,396.30, 327,554.52 and 140,552.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,396.30, 327,554.52 and 140,552.07 is: 193,930.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,396.30 : 327,554.52 = 140,552.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,396.30/327,554.52 = 140,552.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,396.30x = 327,554.52 × 140,552.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,396.30x = 46,038,465,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,038,465,121.10/237,396.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,930.85

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