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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,319.68, 355,647.36 and 157,451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,319.68, 355,647.36 and 157,451.52 is: 235,956.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,319.68 : 355,647.36 = 157,451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,319.68/355,647.36 = 157,451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,319.68x = 355,647.36 × 157,451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,319.68x = 55,997,217,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,997,217,415.99/237,319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,956.91

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