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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,212.22, 327,459.87 and 151,286.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,212.22, 327,459.87 and 151,286.61 is: 208,843.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,212.22 : 327,459.87 = 151,286.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,212.22/327,459.87 = 151,286.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,212.22x = 327,459.87 × 151,286.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,212.22x = 49,540,293,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,540,293,643.34/237,212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,843.77

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