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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,636.21, 327,886.92 and 140,870.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,636.21, 327,886.92 and 140,870.55 is: 194,371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,636.21 : 327,886.92 = 140,870.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,636.21/327,886.92 = 140,870.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,636.21x = 327,886.92 × 140,870.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,636.21x = 46,189,610,758.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,189,610,758.21/237,636.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,371.10

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