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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,615.19, 327,857.93 and 140,849.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,615.19, 327,857.93 and 140,849.55 is: 194,342.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,615.19 : 327,857.93 = 140,849.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,615.19/327,857.93 = 140,849.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,615.19x = 327,857.93 × 140,849.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,615.19x = 46,178,641,728.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,178,641,728.37/237,615.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,342.13

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