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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,114.16, 327,067.95 and 165,468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,114.16, 327,067.95 and 165,468.04 is: 228,241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,114.16 : 327,067.95 = 165,468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,114.16/327,067.95 = 165,468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,114.16x = 327,067.95 × 165,468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,114.16x = 54,119,292,633.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,119,292,633.32/237,114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,241.50

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