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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,453.01, 327,620.16 and 152,619.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,453.01, 327,620.16 and 152,619.28 is: 210,572.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,453.01 : 327,620.16 = 152,619.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,453.01/327,620.16 = 152,619.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,453.01x = 327,620.16 × 152,619.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,453.01x = 50,001,152,932.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,001,152,932.68/237,453.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,572.83

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