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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,303.36, 355,410.72 and 153,944.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,303.36, 355,410.72 and 153,944.64 is: 230,563.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,303.36 : 355,410.72 = 153,944.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,303.36/355,410.72 = 153,944.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,303.36x = 355,410.72 × 153,944.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,303.36x = 54,713,575,342.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,713,575,342.54/237,303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,563.85

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