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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,351.35, 327,515.90 and 189,076.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,351.35, 327,515.90 and 189,076.22 is: 260,902.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,351.35 : 327,515.90 = 189,076.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,351.35/327,515.90 = 189,076.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,351.35x = 327,515.90 × 189,076.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,351.35x = 61,925,465,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,925,465,778.94/237,351.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,902.11

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