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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,862.20, 328,265.02 and 157,148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,862.20, 328,265.02 and 157,148.14 is: 216,874.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,862.20 : 328,265.02 = 157,148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,862.20/328,265.02 = 157,148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,862.20x = 328,265.02 × 157,148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,862.20x = 51,586,237,320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,586,237,320.06/237,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,874.46

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