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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,209.22, 327,455.73 and 151,283.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,209.22, 327,455.73 and 151,283.61 is: 208,839.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,209.22 : 327,455.73 = 151,283.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,209.22/327,455.73 = 151,283.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,209.22x = 327,455.73 × 151,283.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,209.22x = 49,538,684,949.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,538,684,949.59/237,209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,839.63

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