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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,853.37, 328,409.85 and 153,118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,853.37, 328,409.85 and 153,118.04 is: 211,413.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,853.37 : 328,409.85 = 153,118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,853.37/328,409.85 = 153,118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,853.37x = 328,409.85 × 153,118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,853.37x = 50,285,472,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,285,472,548.69/237,853.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,413.75

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