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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,872.63, 356,065.36 and 153,520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,872.63, 356,065.36 and 153,520.04 is: 229,800.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,872.63 : 356,065.36 = 153,520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,872.63/356,065.36 = 153,520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,872.63x = 356,065.36 × 153,520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,872.63x = 54,663,168,816.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,663,168,816.18/237,872.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,800.16

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