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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,869.83, 328,275.54 and 157,155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,869.83, 328,275.54 and 157,155.76 is: 216,884.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,869.83 : 328,275.54 = 157,155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,869.83/328,275.54 = 157,155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,869.83x = 328,275.54 × 157,155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,869.83x = 51,590,389,550.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,590,389,550.95/237,869.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,884.97

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