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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,021.12, 327,097.44 and 156,519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,021.12, 327,097.44 and 156,519.36 is: 216,002.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,021.12 : 327,097.44 = 156,519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,021.12/327,097.44 = 156,519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,021.12x = 327,097.44 × 156,519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,021.12x = 51,197,081,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,197,081,966.44/237,021.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,002.19

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