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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,261.68, 327,022.08 and 179,882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,261.68, 327,022.08 and 179,882 is: 247,934.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,261.68 : 327,022.08 = 179,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,261.68/327,022.08 = 179,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,261.68x = 327,022.08 × 179,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,261.68x = 58,825,385,794.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,825,385,794.56/237,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,934.63

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