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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,346.32, 327,632.40 and 155,705.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,346.32, 327,632.40 and 155,705.61 is: 214,935.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,346.32 : 327,632.40 = 155,705.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,346.32/327,632.40 = 155,705.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,346.32x = 327,632.40 × 155,705.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,346.32x = 51,014,202,697.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,014,202,697.76/237,346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,935.72

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