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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,157.26, 327,396.51 and 183,320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,157.26, 327,396.51 and 183,320.70 is: 253,074.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,157.26 : 327,396.51 = 183,320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,157.26/327,396.51 = 183,320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,157.26x = 327,396.51 × 183,320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,157.26x = 60,018,557,390.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,018,557,390.76/237,157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,074.93

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