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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,765.51, 328,221.91 and 151,837.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,765.51, 328,221.91 and 151,837.06 is: 209,602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,765.51 : 328,221.91 = 151,837.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,765.51/328,221.91 = 151,837.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,765.51x = 328,221.91 × 151,837.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,765.51x = 49,836,249,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,836,249,841.98/237,765.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,602.52

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