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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,977.43, 328,463.98 and 152,946.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,977.43, 328,463.98 and 152,946.87 is: 211,102.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,977.43 : 328,463.98 = 152,946.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,977.43/328,463.98 = 152,946.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,977.43x = 328,463.98 × 152,946.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,977.43x = 50,237,536,034.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,237,536,034.64/237,977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,102.11

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