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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,852.36, 328,408.44 and 153,117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,852.36, 328,408.44 and 153,117.04 is: 211,412.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,852.36 : 328,408.44 = 153,117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,852.36/328,408.44 = 153,117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,852.36x = 328,408.44 × 153,117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,852.36x = 50,284,928,243.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,284,928,243.82/237,852.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,412.36

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