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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,444.22, 356,165.61 and 183,487.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,444.22, 356,165.61 and 183,487.42 is: 275,230.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,444.22 : 356,165.61 = 183,487.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,444.22/356,165.61 = 183,487.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,444.22x = 356,165.61 × 183,487.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,444.22x = 65,351,908,871.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,351,908,871.63/237,444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,230.57

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