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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,757.38, 328,210.70 and 151,828.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,757.38, 328,210.70 and 151,828.94 is: 209,591.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,757.38 : 328,210.70 = 151,828.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,757.38/328,210.70 = 151,828.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,757.38x = 328,210.70 × 151,828.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,757.38x = 49,831,880,277.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,831,880,277.46/237,757.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,591.31

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