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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,117.29, 327,072.24 and 165,471.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,117.29, 327,072.24 and 165,471.17 is: 228,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,117.29 : 327,072.24 = 165,471.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,117.29/327,072.24 = 165,471.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,117.29x = 327,072.24 × 165,471.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,117.29x = 54,121,024,591.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,121,024,591.96/237,117.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,245.80

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