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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,707.50, 327,977.62 and 140,934.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,707.50, 327,977.62 and 140,934.06 is: 194,454.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,707.50 : 327,977.62 = 140,934.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,707.50/327,977.62 = 140,934.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,707.50x = 327,977.62 × 140,934.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,707.50x = 46,223,217,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,223,217,575.74/237,707.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,454.18

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