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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,973.34, 328,531.12 and 183,806.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,973.34, 328,531.12 and 183,806.11 is: 253,751.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,973.34 : 328,531.12 = 183,806.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,973.34/328,531.12 = 183,806.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,973.34x = 328,531.12 × 183,806.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,973.34x = 60,386,025,538.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,386,025,538.49/237,973.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,751.23

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