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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,121.79, 327,078.45 and 165,475.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,121.79, 327,078.45 and 165,475.67 is: 228,252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,121.79 : 327,078.45 = 165,475.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,121.79/327,078.45 = 165,475.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,121.79x = 327,078.45 × 165,475.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,121.79x = 54,123,524,020.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,123,524,020.92/237,121.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,252.01

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