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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,913.80, 328,448.55 and 183,746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,913.80, 328,448.55 and 183,746.28 is: 253,668.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,913.80 : 328,448.55 = 183,746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,913.80/328,448.55 = 183,746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,913.80x = 328,448.55 × 183,746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,913.80x = 60,351,199,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,351,199,233.89/237,913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,668.34

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