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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,718.49, 328,003.04 and 140,879.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,718.49, 328,003.04 and 140,879.66 is: 194,385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,718.49 : 328,003.04 = 140,879.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,718.49/328,003.04 = 140,879.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,718.49x = 328,003.04 × 140,879.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,718.49x = 46,208,956,049.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,208,956,049.77/237,718.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,385.20

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