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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,948.76, 328,363.50 and 153,065.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,948.76, 328,363.50 and 153,065.62 is: 211,226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,948.76 : 328,363.50 = 153,065.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,948.76/328,363.50 = 153,065.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,948.76x = 328,363.50 × 153,065.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,948.76x = 50,261,162,712.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,261,162,712.87/237,948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,226.83

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