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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,754.38, 328,206.56 and 151,825.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,754.38, 328,206.56 and 151,825.94 is: 209,587.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,754.38 : 328,206.56 = 151,825.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,754.38/328,206.56 = 151,825.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,754.38x = 328,206.56 × 151,825.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,754.38x = 49,830,267,086.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,830,267,086.00/237,754.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,587.17

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