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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,954.51, 328,371.44 and 153,071.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,954.51, 328,371.44 and 153,071.37 is: 211,234.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,954.51 : 328,371.44 = 153,071.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,954.51/328,371.44 = 153,071.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,954.51x = 328,371.44 × 153,071.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,954.51x = 50,264,265,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,264,265,424.32/237,954.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,234.77

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