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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,854.37, 328,411.23 and 153,119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,854.37, 328,411.23 and 153,119.04 is: 211,415.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,854.37 : 328,411.23 = 153,119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,854.37/328,411.23 = 153,119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,854.37x = 328,411.23 × 153,119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,854.37x = 50,286,012,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,286,012,262.82/237,854.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,415.13

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