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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,095.56, 327,511.38 and 189,687.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,095.56, 327,511.38 and 189,687.88 is: 262,024.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,095.56 : 327,511.38 = 189,687.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,095.56/327,511.38 = 189,687.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,095.56x = 327,511.38 × 189,687.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,095.56x = 62,124,939,348.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,124,939,348.07/237,095.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,024.90

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