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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,824.16, 328,238.94 and 180,652.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,824.16, 328,238.94 and 180,652.74 is: 249,332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,824.16 : 328,238.94 = 180,652.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,824.16/328,238.94 = 180,652.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,824.16x = 328,238.94 × 180,652.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,824.16x = 59,297,263,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,297,263,885.70/237,824.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,332.38

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