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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,119.56, 327,343.86 and 183,282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,119.56, 327,343.86 and 183,282.76 is: 253,022.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,119.56 : 327,343.86 = 183,282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,119.56/327,343.86 = 183,282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,119.56x = 327,343.86 × 183,282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,119.56x = 59,996,486,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,996,486,129.85/237,119.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,022.09

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