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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,719.37, 328,004.24 and 140,880.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,719.37, 328,004.24 and 140,880.54 is: 194,386.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,719.37 : 328,004.24 = 140,880.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,719.37/328,004.24 = 140,880.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,719.37x = 328,004.24 × 140,880.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,719.37x = 46,209,414,453.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,209,414,453.49/237,719.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,386.41

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