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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,857.34, 328,415.34 and 153,122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,857.34, 328,415.34 and 153,122.04 is: 211,419.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,857.34 : 328,415.34 = 153,122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,857.34/328,415.34 = 153,122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,857.34x = 328,415.34 × 153,122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,857.34x = 50,287,626,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,287,626,828.09/237,857.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,419.28

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