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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,056.80, 326,858.86 and 191,594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,056.80, 326,858.86 and 191,594.20 is: 264,174.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,056.80 : 326,858.86 = 191,594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,056.80/326,858.86 = 191,594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,056.80x = 326,858.86 × 191,594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,056.80x = 62,624,261,794.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,624,261,794.61/237,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,174.08

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