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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,965.38, 328,733.85 and 190,155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,965.38, 328,733.85 and 190,155.94 is: 262,688.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,965.38 : 328,733.85 = 190,155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,965.38/328,733.85 = 190,155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,965.38x = 328,733.85 × 190,155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,965.38x = 62,510,694,256.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,510,694,256.57/237,965.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,688.19

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