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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,964.08, 328,463.96 and 153,081.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,964.08, 328,463.96 and 153,081.20 is: 211,299.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,964.08 : 328,463.96 = 153,081.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,964.08/328,463.96 = 153,081.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,964.08x = 328,463.96 × 153,081.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,964.08x = 50,281,657,153.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,281,657,153.55/237,964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,299.36

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