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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,158.76, 327,398.58 and 183,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,158.76, 327,398.58 and 183,322.20 is: 253,077.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,158.76 : 327,398.58 = 183,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,158.76/327,398.58 = 183,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,158.76x = 327,398.58 × 183,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,158.76x = 60,019,427,962.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,019,427,962.48/237,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,077.00

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