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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,726.48, 328,098.66 and 151,722.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,726.48, 328,098.66 and 151,722.56 is: 209,400.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,726.48 : 328,098.66 = 151,722.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,726.48/328,098.66 = 151,722.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,726.48x = 328,098.66 × 151,722.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,726.48x = 49,779,968,627.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,779,968,627.77/237,726.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,400.18

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