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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,433.81, 327,628.64 and 189,158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,433.81, 327,628.64 and 189,158.18 is: 261,014.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,433.81 : 327,628.64 = 189,158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,433.81/327,628.64 = 189,158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,433.81x = 327,628.64 × 189,158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,433.81x = 61,973,634,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,973,634,674.34/237,433.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,014.36

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