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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,159.54, 327,356.37 and 156,658.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,159.54, 327,356.37 and 156,658.50 is: 216,239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,159.54 : 327,356.37 = 156,658.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,159.54/327,356.37 = 156,658.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,159.54x = 327,356.37 × 156,658.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,159.54x = 51,283,157,889.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,283,157,889.65/237,159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,239.07

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