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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,718.43, 328,002.95 and 140,879.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,718.43, 328,002.95 and 140,879.60 is: 194,385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,718.43 : 328,002.95 = 140,879.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,718.43/328,002.95 = 140,879.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,718.43x = 328,002.95 × 140,879.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,718.43x = 46,208,923,398.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,208,923,398.71/237,718.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,385.11

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