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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,209.34, 327,250.35 and 155,515.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,209.34, 327,250.35 and 155,515.26 is: 214,546.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,209.34 : 327,250.35 = 155,515.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,209.34/327,250.35 = 155,515.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,209.34x = 327,250.35 × 155,515.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,209.34x = 50,892,423,265.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,892,423,265.34/237,209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,546.46

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