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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,172.50, 327,375.81 and 170,298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,172.50, 327,375.81 and 170,298.90 is: 235,068.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,172.50 : 327,375.81 = 170,298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,172.50/327,375.81 = 170,298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,172.50x = 327,375.81 × 170,298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,172.50x = 55,751,740,329.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,751,740,329.61/237,172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,068.32

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