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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,427.82, 356,333.76 and 183,993.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,427.82, 356,333.76 and 183,993.09 is: 276,138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,427.82 : 356,333.76 = 183,993.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,427.82/356,333.76 = 183,993.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,427.82x = 356,333.76 × 183,993.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,427.82x = 65,562,949,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,562,949,573.72/237,427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,138.44

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