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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,628.46, 327,826.76 and 140,817.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,628.46, 327,826.76 and 140,817.26 is: 194,268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,628.46 : 327,826.76 = 140,817.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,628.46/327,826.76 = 140,817.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,628.46x = 327,826.76 × 140,817.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,628.46x = 46,163,666,097.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,163,666,097.88/237,628.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,268.25

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