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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,300.12, 327,580.90 and 151,374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,300.12, 327,580.90 and 151,374.92 is: 208,965.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,300.12 : 327,580.90 = 151,374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,300.12/327,580.90 = 151,374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,300.12x = 327,580.90 × 151,374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,300.12x = 49,587,532,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,587,532,531.03/237,300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,965.48

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