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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,059.52, 326,988 and 152,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,059.52, 326,988 and 152,041.92 is: 209,718.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,059.52 : 326,988 = 152,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,059.52/326,988 = 152,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,059.52x = 326,988 × 152,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,059.52x = 49,715,883,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,715,883,336.96/237,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,718.99

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