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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,766.38, 328,223.12 and 151,837.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,766.38, 328,223.12 and 151,837.94 is: 209,603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,766.38 : 328,223.12 = 151,837.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,766.38/328,223.12 = 151,837.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,766.38x = 328,223.12 × 151,837.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,766.38x = 49,836,722,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,836,722,401.17/237,766.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,603.74

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