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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,023.30, 355,016.55 and 184,016.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,023.30, 355,016.55 and 184,016.90 is: 275,622.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,023.30 : 355,016.55 = 184,016.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,023.30/355,016.55 = 184,016.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,023.30x = 355,016.55 × 184,016.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,023.30x = 65,329,044,979.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,329,044,979.70/237,023.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,622.88

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