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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,852.87, 328,409.16 and 153,117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,852.87, 328,409.16 and 153,117.54 is: 211,413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,852.87 : 328,409.16 = 153,117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,852.87/328,409.16 = 153,117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,852.87x = 328,409.16 × 153,117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,852.87x = 50,285,202,692.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,285,202,692.67/237,852.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,413.06

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