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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,096.31, 327,512.42 and 189,688.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,096.31, 327,512.42 and 189,688.63 is: 262,025.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,096.31 : 327,512.42 = 189,688.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,096.31/327,512.42 = 189,688.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,096.31x = 327,512.42 × 189,688.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,096.31x = 62,125,382,257.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,125,382,257.78/237,096.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,025.93

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