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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,434.31, 327,629.33 and 189,158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,434.31, 327,629.33 and 189,158.68 is: 261,015.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,434.31 : 327,629.33 = 189,158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,434.31/327,629.33 = 189,158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,434.31x = 327,629.33 × 189,158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,434.31x = 61,973,929,008.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,973,929,008.14/237,434.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,015.05

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