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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,574.73, 327,702.10 and 155,908.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,574.73, 327,702.10 and 155,908.28 is: 215,054.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,574.73 : 327,702.10 = 155,908.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,574.73/327,702.10 = 155,908.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,574.73x = 327,702.10 × 155,908.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,574.73x = 51,091,470,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,091,470,763.39/237,574.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,054.31

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