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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,870.32, 356,061.90 and 153,517.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,870.32, 356,061.90 and 153,517.73 is: 229,796.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,870.32 : 356,061.90 = 153,517.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,870.32/356,061.90 = 153,517.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,870.32x = 356,061.90 × 153,517.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,870.32x = 54,661,814,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,661,814,627.49/237,870.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,796.70

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