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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,231.48, 327,514.79 and 156,892.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,231.48, 327,514.79 and 156,892.04 is: 216,600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,231.48 : 327,514.79 = 156,892.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,231.48/327,514.79 = 156,892.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,231.48x = 327,514.79 × 156,892.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,231.48x = 51,384,463,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,384,463,516.11/237,231.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,600.52

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