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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,093.19, 327,307.58 and 183,256.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,093.19, 327,307.58 and 183,256.54 is: 252,985.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,093.19 : 327,307.58 = 183,256.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,093.19/327,307.58 = 183,256.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,093.19x = 327,307.58 × 183,256.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,093.19x = 59,981,254,626.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,981,254,626.57/237,093.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,985.99

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