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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,426.32, 356,331.51 and 183,991.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,426.32, 356,331.51 and 183,991.59 is: 276,136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,426.32 : 356,331.51 = 183,991.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,426.32/356,331.51 = 183,991.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,426.32x = 356,331.51 × 183,991.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,426.32x = 65,562,001,092.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,562,001,092.00/237,426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,136.19

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