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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,354.35, 327,520.03 and 189,079.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,354.35, 327,520.03 and 189,079.22 is: 260,906.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,354.35 : 327,520.03 = 189,079.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,354.35/327,520.03 = 189,079.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,354.35x = 327,520.03 × 189,079.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,354.35x = 61,927,231,806.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,927,231,806.78/237,354.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,906.24

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