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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,089.94, 327,303.09 and 183,253.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,089.94, 327,303.09 and 183,253.29 is: 252,981.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,089.94 : 327,303.09 = 183,253.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,089.94/327,303.09 = 183,253.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,089.94x = 327,303.09 × 183,253.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,089.94x = 59,979,368,069.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,979,368,069.67/237,089.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,981.50

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