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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,029.28, 327,318.60 and 152,293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,029.28, 327,318.60 and 152,293.92 is: 210,305.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,029.28 : 327,318.60 = 152,293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,029.28/327,318.60 = 152,293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,029.28x = 327,318.60 × 152,293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,029.28x = 49,848,632,682.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,848,632,682.91/237,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,305.80

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