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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,942.18, 328,293.63 and 153,108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,942.18, 328,293.63 and 153,108.42 is: 211,246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,942.18 : 328,293.63 = 153,108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,942.18/328,293.63 = 153,108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,942.18x = 328,293.63 × 153,108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,942.18x = 50,264,518,985.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,264,518,985.36/237,942.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,246.78

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