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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,629.46, 327,828.14 and 140,818.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,629.46, 327,828.14 and 140,818.26 is: 194,269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,629.46 : 327,828.14 = 140,818.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,629.46/327,828.14 = 140,818.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,629.46x = 327,828.14 × 140,818.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,629.46x = 46,164,188,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,164,188,253.84/237,629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,269.63

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