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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,533.04, 327,604.50 and 183,962.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,533.04, 327,604.50 and 183,962.88 is: 253,720.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,533.04 : 327,604.50 = 183,962.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,533.04/327,604.50 = 183,962.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,533.04x = 327,604.50 × 183,962.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,533.04x = 60,267,067,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,267,067,320.96/237,533.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,720.78

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