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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,111.66, 327,064.50 and 165,465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,111.66, 327,064.50 and 165,465.54 is: 228,238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,111.66 : 327,064.50 = 165,465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,111.66/327,064.50 = 165,465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,111.66x = 327,064.50 × 165,465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,111.66x = 54,117,904,107.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,117,904,107.33/237,111.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,238.06

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