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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,098.48, 327,314.84 and 183,261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,098.48, 327,314.84 and 183,261.92 is: 252,993.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,098.48 : 327,314.84 = 183,261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,098.48/327,314.84 = 183,261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,098.48x = 327,314.84 × 183,261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,098.48x = 59,984,346,022.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,984,346,022.89/237,098.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,993.38

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