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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,848.36, 328,402.94 and 153,113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,848.36, 328,402.94 and 153,113.04 is: 211,406.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,848.36 : 328,402.94 = 153,113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,848.36/328,402.94 = 153,113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,848.36x = 328,402.94 × 153,113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,848.36x = 50,282,771,722.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,282,771,722.77/237,848.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,406.85

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