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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,802.29, 328,339.39 and 153,066.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,802.29, 328,339.39 and 153,066.97 is: 211,343.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,802.29 : 328,339.39 = 153,066.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,802.29/328,339.39 = 153,066.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,802.29x = 328,339.39 × 153,066.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,802.29x = 50,257,916,797.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,257,916,797.16/237,802.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,343.28

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