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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,867.20, 328,271.92 and 157,153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,867.20, 328,271.92 and 157,153.14 is: 216,881.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,867.20 : 328,271.92 = 157,153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,867.20/328,271.92 = 157,153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,867.20x = 328,271.92 × 157,153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,867.20x = 51,588,963,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,588,963,001.83/237,867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,881.36

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