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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,090.94, 327,304.47 and 183,254.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,090.94, 327,304.47 and 183,254.29 is: 252,982.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,090.94 : 327,304.47 = 183,254.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,090.94/327,304.47 = 183,254.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,090.94x = 327,304.47 × 183,254.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,090.94x = 59,979,948,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,979,948,263.68/237,090.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,982.88

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