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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,758.38, 328,212.08 and 151,829.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,758.38, 328,212.08 and 151,829.94 is: 209,592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,758.38 : 328,212.08 = 151,829.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,758.38/328,212.08 = 151,829.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,758.38x = 328,212.08 × 151,829.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,758.38x = 49,832,418,013.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,832,418,013.47/237,758.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,592.69

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