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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,434.81, 327,630.02 and 189,159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,434.81, 327,630.02 and 189,159.18 is: 261,015.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,434.81 : 327,630.02 = 189,159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,434.81/327,630.02 = 189,159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,434.81x = 327,630.02 × 189,159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,434.81x = 61,974,223,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,974,223,342.64/237,434.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,015.74

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