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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,849.86, 328,405.01 and 153,114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,849.86, 328,405.01 and 153,114.54 is: 211,408.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,849.86 : 328,405.01 = 153,114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,849.86/328,405.01 = 153,114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,849.86x = 328,405.01 × 153,114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,849.86x = 50,283,581,274.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,283,581,274.27/237,849.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,408.92

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