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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,094.20, 327,308.96 and 183,257.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,094.20, 327,308.96 and 183,257.54 is: 252,987.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,094.20 : 327,308.96 = 183,257.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,094.20/327,308.96 = 183,257.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,094.20x = 327,308.96 × 183,257.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,094.20x = 59,981,834,829.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,981,834,829.56/237,094.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,987.36

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