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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,860.37, 328,419.51 and 153,125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,860.37, 328,419.51 and 153,125.04 is: 211,423.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,860.37 : 328,419.51 = 153,125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,860.37/328,419.51 = 153,125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,860.37x = 328,419.51 × 153,125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,860.37x = 50,289,250,605.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,289,250,605.53/237,860.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,423.41

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