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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,718.37, 328,002.86 and 140,879.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,718.37, 328,002.86 and 140,879.54 is: 194,385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,718.37 : 328,002.86 = 140,879.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,718.37/328,002.86 = 140,879.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,718.37x = 328,002.86 × 140,879.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,718.37x = 46,208,890,747.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,208,890,747.67/237,718.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,385.03

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