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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,766.51, 328,223.29 and 151,838.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,766.51, 328,223.29 and 151,838.06 is: 209,603.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,766.51 : 328,223.29 = 151,838.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,766.51/328,223.29 = 151,838.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,766.51x = 328,223.29 × 151,838.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,766.51x = 49,836,787,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,836,787,600.42/237,766.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,603.90

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