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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,194.17, 327,434.83 and 151,268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,194.17, 327,434.83 and 151,268.45 is: 208,818.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,194.17 : 327,434.83 = 151,268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,194.17/327,434.83 = 151,268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,194.17x = 327,434.83 × 151,268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,194.17x = 49,530,559,210.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,530,559,210.11/237,194.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,818.62

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