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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,866.95, 328,271.57 and 157,152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,866.95, 328,271.57 and 157,152.88 is: 216,881.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,866.95 : 328,271.57 = 157,152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,866.95/328,271.57 = 157,152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,866.95x = 328,271.57 × 157,152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,866.95x = 51,588,822,647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,588,822,647.62/237,866.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,881.00

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