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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,096.06, 327,512.07 and 189,688.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,096.06, 327,512.07 and 189,688.38 is: 262,025.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,096.06 : 327,512.07 = 189,688.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,096.06/327,512.07 = 189,688.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,096.06x = 327,512.07 × 189,688.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,096.06x = 62,125,233,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,125,233,988.75/237,096.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,025.59

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