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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,972.84, 328,530.43 and 183,805.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,972.84, 328,530.43 and 183,805.61 is: 253,750.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,972.84 : 328,530.43 = 183,805.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,972.84/328,530.43 = 183,805.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,972.84x = 328,530.43 × 183,805.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,972.84x = 60,385,734,676.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,385,734,676.82/237,972.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,750.54

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