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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,608.54, 327,637.10 and 151,431.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,608.54, 327,637.10 and 151,431.14 is: 208,807.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,608.54 : 327,637.10 = 151,431.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,608.54/327,637.10 = 151,431.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,608.54x = 327,637.10 × 151,431.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,608.54x = 49,614,458,299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,614,458,299.69/237,608.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,807.55

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