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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,091.94, 327,305.85 and 183,255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,091.94, 327,305.85 and 183,255.29 is: 252,984.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,091.94 : 327,305.85 = 183,255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,091.94/327,305.85 = 183,255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,091.94x = 327,305.85 × 183,255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,091.94x = 59,980,528,460.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,980,528,460.45/237,091.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,984.26

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