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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,172.73, 327,395.72 and 160,796.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,172.73, 327,395.72 and 160,796.41 is: 221,965.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,172.73 : 327,395.72 = 160,796.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,172.73/327,395.72 = 160,796.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,172.73x = 327,395.72 × 160,796.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,172.73x = 52,644,056,008.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,644,056,008.87/237,172.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,965.05

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