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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,383.58, 327,560.28 and 189,108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,383.58, 327,560.28 and 189,108.48 is: 260,946.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,383.58 : 327,560.28 = 189,108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,383.58/327,560.28 = 189,108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,383.58x = 327,560.28 × 189,108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,383.58x = 61,944,426,659.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,944,426,659.17/237,383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,946.55

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