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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,275.16, 327,297.42 and 156,702.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,275.16, 327,297.42 and 156,702.84 is: 216,155.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,275.16 : 327,297.42 = 156,702.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,275.16/327,297.42 = 156,702.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,275.16x = 327,297.42 × 156,702.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,275.16x = 51,288,435,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,288,435,238.67/237,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,155.94

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