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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,865.95, 328,270.19 and 157,151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,865.95, 328,270.19 and 157,151.88 is: 216,879.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,865.95 : 328,270.19 = 157,151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,865.95/328,270.19 = 157,151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,865.95x = 328,270.19 × 157,151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,865.95x = 51,588,276,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,588,276,720.70/237,865.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,879.62

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