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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,813.40, 374,435.90 and 237,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,813.40, 374,435.90 and 237,183 is: 327,937.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,813.40 : 374,435.90 = 237,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,813.40/374,435.90 = 237,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,813.40x = 374,435.90 × 237,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,813.40x = 88,809,830,069.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,809,830,069.70/270,813.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,937.35

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