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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,120.29, 327,076.38 and 165,474.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,120.29, 327,076.38 and 165,474.17 is: 228,249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,120.29 : 327,076.38 = 165,474.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,120.29/327,076.38 = 165,474.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,120.29x = 327,076.38 × 165,474.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,120.29x = 54,122,690,871.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,122,690,871.72/237,120.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,249.94

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