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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,388.32, 327,621.98 and 151,350.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,388.32, 327,621.98 and 151,350.39 is: 208,880.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,388.32 : 327,621.98 = 151,350.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,388.32/327,621.98 = 151,350.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,388.32x = 327,621.98 × 151,350.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,388.32x = 49,585,714,823.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,585,714,823.95/237,388.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,880.18

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