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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,936.59, 328,426.01 and 153,053.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,936.59, 328,426.01 and 153,053.66 is: 211,261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,936.59 : 328,426.01 = 153,053.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,936.59/328,426.01 = 153,053.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,936.59x = 328,426.01 × 153,053.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,936.59x = 50,266,802,512.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,266,802,512.98/237,936.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,261.33

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