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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,788.92, 328,190.33 and 180,617.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,788.92, 328,190.33 and 180,617.50 is: 249,283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,788.92 : 328,190.33 = 180,617.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,788.92/328,190.33 = 180,617.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,788.92x = 328,190.33 × 180,617.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,788.92x = 59,276,916,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,276,916,928.78/237,788.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,283.76

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