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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,586.24, 327,478.56 and 189,755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,586.24, 327,478.56 and 189,755.20 is: 261,550.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,586.24 : 327,478.56 = 189,755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,586.24/327,478.56 = 189,755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,586.24x = 327,478.56 × 189,755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,586.24x = 62,140,759,648.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,140,759,648.51/237,586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,550.33

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