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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,860.13, 328,262.18 and 157,146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,860.13, 328,262.18 and 157,146.27 is: 216,871.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,860.13 : 328,262.18 = 157,146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,860.13/328,262.18 = 157,146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,860.13x = 328,262.18 × 157,146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,860.13x = 51,585,177,169.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,585,177,169.07/237,860.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,871.90

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