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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,211.73, 327,459.07 and 151,286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,211.73, 327,459.07 and 151,286.02 is: 208,842.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,211.73 : 327,459.07 = 151,286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,211.73/327,459.07 = 151,286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,211.73x = 327,459.07 × 151,286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,211.73x = 49,539,979,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,539,979,413.20/237,211.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,842.87

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