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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,035.73, 327,198.25 and 155,369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,035.73, 327,198.25 and 155,369.24 is: 214,467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,035.73 : 327,198.25 = 155,369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,035.73/327,198.25 = 155,369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,035.73x = 327,198.25 × 155,369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,035.73x = 50,836,543,217.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,836,543,217.04/237,035.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,467.85

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