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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,886.50, 328,193.28 and 151,848.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,886.50, 328,193.28 and 151,848.84 is: 209,493.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,886.50 : 328,193.28 = 151,848.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,886.50/328,193.28 = 151,848.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,886.50x = 328,193.28 × 151,848.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,886.50x = 49,835,768,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,835,768,863.80/237,886.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,493.89

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