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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,082.43, 327,074.51 and 155,430.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,082.43, 327,074.51 and 155,430.29 is: 214,428.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,082.43 : 327,074.51 = 155,430.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,082.43/327,074.51 = 155,430.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,082.43x = 327,074.51 × 155,430.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,082.43x = 50,837,284,694.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,837,284,694.11/237,082.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,428.74

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