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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,758.13, 328,211.73 and 151,829.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,758.13, 328,211.73 and 151,829.69 is: 209,592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,758.13 : 328,211.73 = 151,829.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,758.13/328,211.73 = 151,829.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,758.13x = 328,211.73 × 151,829.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,758.13x = 49,832,283,579.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,832,283,579.21/237,758.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,592.34

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