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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,508.48, 327,786.42 and 140,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,508.48, 327,786.42 and 140,770 is: 194,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,508.48 : 327,786.42 = 140,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,508.48/327,786.42 = 140,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,508.48x = 327,786.42 × 140,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,508.48x = 46,142,494,343.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,142,494,343.40/237,508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,277.25

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