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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,507.48, 327,785.04 and 140,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,507.48, 327,785.04 and 140,769 is: 194,275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,507.48 : 327,785.04 = 140,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,507.48/327,785.04 = 140,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,507.48x = 327,785.04 × 140,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,507.48x = 46,141,972,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,141,972,295.76/237,507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,275.87

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