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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,205.84, 327,245.52 and 155,511.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,205.84, 327,245.52 and 155,511.76 is: 214,541.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,205.84 : 327,245.52 = 155,511.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,205.84/327,245.52 = 155,511.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,205.84x = 327,245.52 × 155,511.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,205.84x = 50,890,526,767.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,890,526,767.32/237,205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,541.63

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