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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,168, 327,369.60 and 170,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,168, 327,369.60 and 170,294.40 is: 235,062.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,168 : 327,369.60 = 170,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,168/327,369.60 = 170,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,168x = 327,369.60 × 170,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,168x = 55,749,209,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,749,209,610.24/237,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,062.11

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