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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,067.79, 327,423.00 and 159,408.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,067.79, 327,423.00 and 159,408.33 is: 220,164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,067.79 : 327,423.00 = 159,408.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,067.79/327,423.00 = 159,408.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,067.79x = 327,423.00 × 159,408.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,067.79x = 52,193,951,807.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,193,951,807.97/237,067.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,164.67

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