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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,349.26, 327,897.72 and 155,870.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,349.26, 327,897.72 and 155,870.82 is: 215,335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,349.26 : 327,897.72 = 155,870.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,349.26/327,897.72 = 155,870.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,349.26x = 327,897.72 × 155,870.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,349.26x = 51,109,686,492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,109,686,492.53/237,349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,335.35

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