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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,060.52, 326,989.38 and 152,042.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,060.52, 326,989.38 and 152,042.92 is: 209,720.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,060.52 : 326,989.38 = 152,042.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,060.52/326,989.38 = 152,042.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,060.52x = 326,989.38 × 152,042.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,060.52x = 49,716,420,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,716,420,144.19/237,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,720.37

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