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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,382.70, 327,614.27 and 151,344.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,382.70, 327,614.27 and 151,344.81 is: 208,872.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,382.70 : 327,614.27 = 151,344.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,382.70/327,614.27 = 151,344.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,382.70x = 327,614.27 × 151,344.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,382.70x = 49,582,718,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,582,718,689.71/237,382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,872.51

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