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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,098.44, 327,314.84 and 183,261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,098.44, 327,314.84 and 183,261.88 is: 252,993.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,098.44 : 327,314.84 = 183,261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,098.44/327,314.84 = 183,261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,098.44x = 327,314.84 × 183,261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,098.44x = 59,984,332,930.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,984,332,930.30/237,098.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,993.37

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