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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,063.34, 327,048.87 and 155,369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,063.34, 327,048.87 and 155,369.26 is: 214,345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,063.34 : 327,048.87 = 155,369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,063.34/327,048.87 = 155,369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,063.34x = 327,048.87 × 155,369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,063.34x = 50,813,340,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,813,340,915.74/237,063.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,345.00

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