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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,184.80, 327,434.04 and 183,348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,184.80, 327,434.04 and 183,348.24 is: 253,112.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,184.80 : 327,434.04 = 183,348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,184.80/327,434.04 = 183,348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,184.80x = 327,434.04 × 183,348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,184.80x = 60,034,454,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,034,454,950.09/237,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,112.57

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