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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,159.76, 327,399.96 and 183,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,159.76, 327,399.96 and 183,323.20 is: 253,078.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,159.76 : 327,399.96 = 183,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,159.76/327,399.96 = 183,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,159.76x = 327,399.96 × 183,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,159.76x = 60,020,008,347.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,020,008,347.07/237,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,078.38

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