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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,106.06, 327,525.87 and 189,698.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,106.06, 327,525.87 and 189,698.38 is: 262,039.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,106.06 : 327,525.87 = 189,698.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,106.06/327,525.87 = 189,698.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,106.06x = 327,525.87 × 189,698.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,106.06x = 62,131,126,947.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,131,126,947.09/237,106.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,039.39

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