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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,401.53, 327,561.25 and 140,557.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,401.53, 327,561.25 and 140,557.07 is: 193,937.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,401.53 : 327,561.25 = 140,557.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,401.53/327,561.25 = 140,557.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,401.53x = 327,561.25 × 140,557.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,401.53x = 46,041,049,311.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,041,049,311.78/237,401.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,937.46

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