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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,800.52, 328,148.35 and 140,999.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,800.52, 328,148.35 and 140,999.45 is: 194,569.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,800.52 : 328,148.35 = 140,999.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,800.52/328,148.35 = 140,999.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,800.52x = 328,148.35 × 140,999.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,800.52x = 46,268,734,875.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,268,734,875.17/237,800.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,569.53

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