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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,569.26, 327,582.86 and 151,391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,569.26, 327,582.86 and 151,391.73 is: 208,753.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,569.26 : 327,582.86 = 151,391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,569.26/327,582.86 = 151,391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,569.26x = 327,582.86 × 151,391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,569.26x = 49,593,335,893.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,593,335,893.75/237,569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,753.17

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