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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,450.51, 327,616.72 and 152,616.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,450.51, 327,616.72 and 152,616.78 is: 210,569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,450.51 : 327,616.72 = 152,616.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,450.51/327,616.72 = 152,616.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,450.51x = 327,616.72 × 152,616.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,450.51x = 49,999,808,499.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,999,808,499.02/237,450.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,569.39

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